Two palaeochannels were identified on land at and adjacent to Cockering Farm, during excavations in 2021. The palaeochannels were represented by linear features aligned NNE-SSW, and measured 2.25-18m in width, and 0.14-0.40m in depth. The features extended across the full length of the area under excavation and beyond the limits of the trench (over 93m). The fills of the features comprised sandy silt, with some flints and lenses of moderate gravel; one of the palaeochannels also contained 7 pieces of worked flint dated broadly as 'prehistoric' and with a combined weight of 234g. (1)

A geophysical survey of the site in 2017 identified a single large palaeochannel located running across the site. This now survives as a valley crossing the site. (2)

<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd., 2022, Land at and adjacent to Cockering Farm, Thanington, Canterbury, Kent Archaeological strip, map and sample excavation Post‐excavation assessment (Unpublished document). SKE55719.

<2> Sumo Survey, 2017, Geophysical Survey Report: Land at Cockering Farm, Thanington, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE55824.