Discovering Dover’s Fantastic Buried History (1970–2025): Kent Special Subject Series No. 30
The latest publication from the Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit (KARU) explores the major programmes of rescue excavation and publication across Dover between 1970 and 2025.
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The publication synthesises the extensive work of over 200 devoted KARU participants and highlights their contribution to understanding Dover’s complex history.
Significant archaeological projects are reviewed in the order they were discovered, including:
The forts of the Classis Britannica
The lost Roman fort of the Saxon Shore
The Roman Painted House
The Roman Military Bath House
The Gaol Lane excavations
The Saxon town and lost Church of St. Martin
St Martin Le Grand Church
Plus a general overview of the incredible finds made over the years
A closing summary reflects on the preservation of archaeology in Dover and offers a personal and considered discussion on the town’s current heritage status and its future archaeological potential.
Generously supported by the William and Edith Oldham Trust, this comprehensive review of Dover’s archaeological discoveries is available to order from: