Three medieval rubbish pits were discovered during a strip map and sample excavation carried out on land off rtolfe Lane in New Romney. These were discovered alongside further medieval features (includiung additional pits located to the north) which indicate activity across the site. Two pits were located toward the northeast corner ofexcavation area 2. The first was presumably sub-oval in plan as continues beyond the limit of excavation, with flat base and shallow concave sides. It measured 2.70m long, 2.14m wide and 0.12m deep. The second was located to the southwest fo the first. It was sub-oval/ subrectangular in plan with flat base and moderate stepped sides. It measured 4.70m long, 2.56m wide and 0.37m deep. Both pits produced reasonable amount of finds which confirm a medieval date for both features. The third pit was located against the southwest corner of the area and therefore only partially exposed in plan but appeared broadly circular. The pit had a concave base and steep stepped sides. It measured 0.80m long x 0.70m wide x 0.69m deep. The pit contained an abundance of domestic refuse including charcoal, animal bones, fish bones, oyster shell, metal slag and pottery. Assessment of the environmental evidence has also indicated food processing activities and the use of cultivated as well as utilising wild crops typically appearing in a medieval chronology. (1-2) (information summarised from source)

<1> CgMs, 2017, Strip, map and sample, excavation report, Land at Rolfe Lane, New Romney, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE52458.

<2> CgMs, 2017, Strip, Map and Sample Excavation, Interim Summary, Land at Rolfe Lane, New Romney, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE53049.