A substantial and well-built stone structure was located south of a medieval channel. The structure used large, locally sourced stone blocks were held together with thick layers of mortar to produce a fine, worked finish. The building remains consisted of large masonry footings that were between 0.85m- 1m wide and over 1.2m deep on the north side and smaller footings on the east side. These variations were undoubtedly by design as wetlands were located to the north. It is likely that the building had at least two floors judging from the stone foundations. It measured 6m x 10m which is a typical scale for a medieval hall derived from 5m increments; the medieval measurement known as a perch. There is what appears to be a noticeable gap in the footing in the centre of the western wall line, this may be the location of an entrance or extension of the dwelling that was constructed out of timber, though there was no further evidence of construction to the west of the building to suggest this. The backfill along the foundations was relatively finds spare but pottery recovered from the backfilled construction cuts dated from 1275-1375AD, correlating with the construction of the timber garderobe and suggesting that sometime in the late 13th century, likely before 1287, the dwelling was either constructed or went through a significant phase of development that included large stone foundations and a timber garderobe. The footings at the west of the building were significantly less developed than encountered to the east. Large, stepped stone blocks were replaced with smaller, broken stone fragments, with significantly less mortar bonding recorded. Carved or worked stones such as the rectangular blocks seen in the western foundations were replaced with smaller fragmented and rounded pieces, though the overall foundation still maintained the same thickness of 0.85m-1m, suggesting a uniform thickness of walls across the dwelling. The difference in design is likely to accommodate the firmer or drier ground to the west of the dwelling which would have required far less substantial footings to support the weight of the walls. The building had a substantial roof constructed of West Country slate from Devon/Cornwall, indicating, along with the significant foundations, that the owners were of some status and wealth. A layer of shingle and slate roofing material was recorded some 4m away in the channel suggesting that the roof blew off in high winds emanating from the south. After the apparent collapse and dereliction of the building (ST1) in the late 13th century, masonry from it and from other masonry features across site were removed. The robber trenches all appear to have been deliberately backfilled, often using unwanted building materials from the structure. The largest, deepest foundations were left unremoved likely because of the size and highquality bonding of the stone. Craythorne Manor is often described as ‘moated’ and the structure’s location at the edge of a wetland, possibly next to a watercourse or open ditches might fit these historical descriptions. The high-quality masonry, substantial footings and imported slate roof all suggest a building of local significance. A large garderobe with local oak accompanies the structure and indicates highstatus, along with finds such as a locking rotary key and lead pencil, all of which are indicative of wealth. The evidence makes it unlikely that was the Craythorne chantry chapel, a fishing house or farm building that might have been found on manorial grounds. If not Cockreed/Craythorne manor house of Hope All Saints parish, it is possible this structure may be an auxiliary building associated with it such as a feasting hall or another high-status structure. The agricultural enclosures, to the northeast in Area A are most likely part of manorial pastoral which produced a range of livestock, for onsite breeding, butchery and consumption specifically cattle, ovicaprids and pig (1) (information summarised from source)

<1> RPS, 2022, Archaeological Post Excavation assessement and Updated Project Design for Land at Ashford Road, New Romney, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE55293.