Archaeological excavations in 2003 and 2004 in advance of redevelopment of the former school playground, found extensive evidence of early to middle iron age occupation, all from a single and extensive phase (c. 550 BC to 300 BC). Three burials were found among numerous post-holes, stake holes, field boundaries and trackways. 8 structures were identified:

- Structure 1 : a possible circular structure c. 5m in diameter on the far eastern side of the site. The structure contained 5 possible hearths
- Structure 2 : a possible circular structure deifned by post holes, part of which had been removed by an air-raid shelter
- Structure 3 : a group of possible post holes may define a structure
- Structure 4 : a very large sub-circular feature, possibly a rubbish pit, on the southern limit of the excavation, defined by pits, scoops and stake holes. The feature may have contained a floor above which was a pair of skeletons, perhaps from three different individuals.
- structure 5 : a line of postholes in a NE-SW direction
- structure 6 : a possible rectilinear hut, defined by postholes and a possible drip-gully.
- structure 7 : a possible rectilinear structure defined by post holes. The structure would have been c. 8m x 6m in size.
- structure 8 : a group of six post holes that may define a two sided structure

All 8 structures were early to middle iron age in date, on the basis of the pottery assemblage. Archaeological excavations in 2003 and 2004 in advance of redevelopment of the former school playground, found extensive evidence of early to middle iron age occupation, all from a single and extensive phase (c. 550 BC to 300 BC). Three burials were found among numerous groups of post-holes, stake holes, field boundaries and trackways. At least 8 structures were identified:

- Structure 1 : a possible circular structure c. 5m in diameter, with post holes 2-3 metres apart, on the far eastern side of the site. The structure contained 5 possible hearths
- Structure 2 : a possible circular structure defined by post holes, part of which had been removed by an air-raid shelter
- Structure 3 : a group of possible post holes may define a structure
- Structure 4 : a very large sub-circular feature, possibly a rubbish pit, on the southern limit of the excavation, defined by pits, scoops and stake holes. The feature may have contained a floor above which was a pair of skeletons, perhaps from three different individuals.
- structure 5 : a line of postholes in a NE-SW direction
- structure 6 : a possible rectilinear hut, defined by postholes and a possible drip-gully.
- structure 7 : a possible rectilinear structure defined by post holes. The structure would have been c. 8m x 6m in size.
- structure 8 : a group of six post holes that may define a two sided structure

The structures and cut features interpreted so far indicate the presence of a primarily domestic settlement with, possibly, some associated light industrial activity. As with the previous excavations on the hilltop at Cobb's Brewery, Fort Hill, and Margate Police Station, the recovered data indicates an 'open' lightly enclosed settlement. There is no evidence for substantial hill-fort style defences. This point is characteristic of the eastern half of the county and contemporary continental settlements in the Pas-de-Calais area of north-eastem France. Equations with the continent are also apparent among the recovered ceramics. In addition to this settlement, evidence for continuous occupation or at least usage of this hilltop has been found covering the period from the Early/ Mid Neolithic almost continuously to the present day. (information summarised from source) (1)

<1> Swale and Thames Archaeological Survey Company, 2004?, Archaeological excavations at Trinity Square, Margate, Kent: assessment report combined site report TSQ03 and TRI04 (Unpublished document). SKE52177.