It should not be assumed that this site is publicly accessible and it may be on private property. Do not trespass.
Monument details
| HER Number: | TR 34 SW 1423 |
|---|
| Type of record: | Monument |
|---|
| Name: | Possible site of a post medieval pier, 'The New Head', Dover Western Docks |
|---|
Summary
A pier named 'The Newe Head' is noted on the eastern side of 'The Great Pent' (today known as Wellington Dock) on early post medieval mapping. (location accurate to the nearest 50m based on available information).
| Grid Reference: | TR 3206 4113 |
|---|
| Map Sheet: | TR34SW |
|---|
| Parish: | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
|---|
Monument Types
- PIER (Post Medieval - 1638 AD? to 1641 AD?)
Full description
If you do not understand anything on this page please contact us.
A pier named 'The Newe Head' is noted on the eastern (seaward) side of 'The Great Pent' (today known as Wellington Dock) on early post medieval mapping. William Eldred's map of Dover (sheet 2), dating to 1641 notes that it was constructed in 1638. (1)
<1> William Eldred, 1641, The Platt of Dover Castle Towne and Harbor (Map). SKE31804.
Sources and further reading
| Cross-ref.
| Source description | | <1> | Map: William Eldred. 1641. The Platt of Dover Castle Towne and Harbor. |
