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Dover Library – Visit the 2nd Century Ruins Within Dover Library

Heritage Open Day: A short talk on the second Century Roman Ruins that can be found within Dover Library and their relation the in the wider context of Romano Dubris (Dover) Dover Library is the only the library in Britain that contains 2nd century Roman Ruins. This talk is brief exploration of the importance of the Port of Dover as an early Roman harbour and fortification through the lens of the ‘Classis Britanica’. How the fort was discovered and protected, some of the key discoveries it provided for our understanding of early Roman Britian and how the fort sits within the context of the other spectacular Roman remains that are to be found within the town.

A celebration of the fact the mouth of the River Dour has been an important part of story of England’s maritime history long before there was an England.
event dateFriday 18 September
venue addressKent County Council, Dover Discovery Centre, Market Square, Dover CT16 1PH
event timesFri 18 Sep:1400-1500; Free Entry.
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