Dover (Portus Dubris) Lighthouse & Painted House – Quick Facts

Where

Dover, Kent

Roman Lighthouse

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When

• One of two lighthouses built on the cliffs of Dover, possibly dating from the late first century.
• Located in Dover Castle beside St. Mary’s Church.

What Remains

• Well preserved four story lighthouse.

Roman Painted House

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When

• Mansio, or official transit hotel, built around AD 200.
• Located outside the north gate of the Roman naval fort and was used by Roman officials traveling between Britannia and Gaul.
• Demolished around AD 270 to make way for a large Saxon Shore fort. Several rooms were backfilled with rubble and this protected wall paintings from destruction.

What Remains

• The best-preserved in situ Roman finely painted wall plaster on any site north of the Alps.
• Designs relating to the worship of Bacchus, the god of wine and revelry.