During an archaeological investigation ahead of the development of land to the north of Cliffsend Road, Cliffsend the remains of a small farmstead which appears to have been established at around the time of the Norman conquest. It was located on the gentle south-facing slope overlooking Pegwell Bay and comprised two sunken featured buildings associated with enclosures. After a period of use of about a generation, the layout of the settlement was altered and enlarged. These features almost certainly formed part of a larger settlement. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)