A programme of archaeological work carried out in 2012 found a number of rectangular post medieval pits that may have either represented brickearth quarrying or perhaps agricultural or market gardening pits. The pits were systematically laid out with flat bottoms and regular sides. The approach has apparently been noted elsewhere as part of systematic attempts to quarry brickearth but market gardening has also been suggested. (1)

<1> Archaeology South-East, 2013, ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS AT 1-7 NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, POST-EXCAVATION ASSESSMENT AND UPDATED PROJECT DESIGN (Unpublished document). SKE52384.