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Monument Number 469599
Hob Uid: 469599
Location : Kent Dover Ash
Grid Ref : TR3238360245
Summary : Excavations in 1923 uncovered the remains of a late 4th or early 5th century AD church and font built in the north-west corner of the fort and lying within a scheduled area. It appears to have been built of timber and measured 24m by 12m and had an apsidal east end.
More information : At Richborough, probably very late in the 4th or early in the 5th century, a church seems to have been built in the north-west corner of the fort. No mention of the building was made in the reports on the excavations in this area, but its presence is clear. The excavator did note a small octagonal basin which, on analogy with very similar structures on the continent, would appear to be a baptismal font. (1) (See Illustration Card). (2) Excavations in 1923 in the fort uncovered a probable font and the footings of a probable timber church dated to the late 4th-early 5th century AD. (3) A Saxon Shore fort, Roman port and associated remains at Richborough. Scheduled. (4) Richborough Castle. Font of a Christian church dated to c.AD 400. Grade 1. (5)

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : KE 66
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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (National No.)
External Cross Reference Number : 27039
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 178071
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TR 36 SW 44
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Monument Number 469599