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Monument details

HER Number:TR 34 SW 1179
Type of record:Monument
Name:Medieval rubbish pit, Bench Street, Dover.

Summary

Archaeological excavations undertaken at the former site of Centurion House off Bench Street, Dover, undertaken by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit in 1974 revealed a Medieval rubbish pit.(location accurate to the nearest 20m based on available information).


Grid Reference:TR 3201 4132
Map Sheet:TR34SW
Parish:DOVER, DOVER, KENT

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In 1974 KARU excavations revealed a Medieval rubbish pit at the site of Centurian House on Bench Street. (1) No further information about the location or circumstances of this discovery is available.


<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1998, Dover Town Centre Investment Zone: Archaeological Appraisal Stage 2 (Unpublished document). SKE6598.

Sources and further reading

Cross-ref. Source description
<1>Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1998. Dover Town Centre Investment Zone: Archaeological Appraisal Stage 2.

Related records

TR 34 SW 1178Part of: Medieval occupation deposits, Bench Street, Dover (Monument)