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Monument details

Summary

A Neolithic occupation site covering a wide area and dating to approximately 2000 BC was revealed during excavations on the west side of the Market Square in the 1970's. Large quantities of flint flakes, waste and associated implements were recovered from the pre-Roman land-surface. Sherds of probable fengate pottery were also found in one area. (location accurate to the nearest 100m based on available information)

Monument Types

• LITHIC WORKING SITE (Neolithic - 4000 BC? to 2351 BC?)
• SETTLEMENT (SETTLEMENT, Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)

Associated Finds

• DEBITAGE (Neolithic - 4000 BC? to 2351 BC?)
• LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Neolithic - 4000 BC? to 2351 BC?)
• SHERD (Neolithic - 4000 BC? to 2351 BC?)

Full description

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TR 319415. A Neolithic occupation site, dating to approximately 2000 BC was revealed over a wide area during excavations on the west side of the Market Square undertaken by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit in the 1970's. Large quantities of flint flakes, waste and associated implements were recovered from the pre-Roman land-surface. Sherds of probable fengate pottery were also found in one area. (1-3)

There is no further information about the location or circumstances of this discovery available, a report on the Prehistoric finds that were made during this work awaits publication.

<1> Roger Walsh, 1971, Kent Archaeological Review: Dover and Rescue Appeal for Funds.Vol. 25 (Article in serial). SKE31865.

<2> Wilkinson, D. R. P., 1995, Archaeologia Cantiana, Excavations on the White Cliffs Experience site, Dover, 1988-91. Vol. 114 (Article in serial). SKE31729.

<3> Philp, B. J., 1972, Kent Archaeological Review: The Excavation and Conservation of the Roman Forts at Dover 1971. Vol. 28 (Article in serial). SKE7842.

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