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Monument details

Summary

During an Archaeological Watching Brief undertaken by Canterbury Archaeological Trust in 2017, the remains of a tarmac surface, possibly representing part of the Ball Court of the Grand Shaft Barracks, was recorded within Trench 1. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)

Monument Types

• HARD STANDING (Demolished, Post Medieval to Unknown - 1858 AD?)

Full description

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During an Archaeological Watching Brief undertaken by Canterbury Archaeological Trust in 2017, the remains of a tarmac surface, possibly representing part of the Ball Court of the Grand Shaft Barracks, was recorded within Trench 1. The surface was located Immediately outside the north-east wall of the privy building, it is perhaps related to a path outside the building but possibly representing part of the recorded Ball Court. An earlier concrete surface lay under this tarmac. An outer brick enclosure wall shown on the plan of 1867 in this area was not identified and might have subsequently been removed or possibly remained buried below later deposits. (1)

<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2018, Grand Shaft Barracks, Western Heights, Dover, Evaluation Report (Unpublished document). SKE51431.

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