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The south-western section of the Roman Fort of the Classis Britannica near Albany Place is a scheduled ancient monument in Dover, Kent, forming part of one of the most significant naval installations of Roman Britain. The fort dates to the later second and third centuries AD and served as the primary base for the British fleet, the Classis Britannica, which was responsible for patrolling and defending the waters of the English Channel and the North Sea. The surviving remains in this area comprise stone fortification walls and internal structures that illustrate the substantial building programme undertaken to maintain this strategic military complex. The fort's location at Dover reflects the importance the Romans placed on controlling the crossing point and protecting their maritime interests along the south-eastern coast of Britain.
South-western section of the Roman Fort of the Classis Britannica, near Albany Place is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012478. View the official record →
The south-western section of the Roman Fort of the Classis Britannica near Albany Place is a scheduled ancient monument in Dover, Kent, forming part of one of the most significant naval installations of Roman Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012478.
South-western section of the Roman Fort of the Classis Britannica, near Albany Place is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1012478.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Saxon shore fort bastion, Queen Street (0.1 km), St Martin's Church (0.1 km), The Bath House, N of Market Street (0.1 km).
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