Rectangular/sub-rectangular, ditched enclosure, prehistoric or Romano-British.(1)

In 1996 evaluation work located the site, which seems to have be previously mis-plotted by about 50m. The eastern half, of what is believed to have been an elongated sub-rectangular site, was examined.

In 1997 further work uncovered more of the site. The site seems to have been a sub-rectangular ditched enclosure measuring about 25 x 55m with internal features. Among these features included a stone build edifice and at least one outbuilding segregated from the stone building by a ditch. This outbuilding had a sunken floor and a hearth. It is believed that the building was not domestic, and that the hearth was used for industrial purposes. Ceramic evidence suggests that the period of occupation was from the late 12th to mid 13th century. This is of a similar date to the medieval farming compound TR 36 NW 246).(2)

<1> Trust for Thanet Archaeology, 1996, An Assessment of the Archaeological Implications of a Further Phase of Proposed Development at Kent International Business Park (Unpublished document). SKE6577.

<2> Trust For Thanet Archaeology, 1997, Kent International Business Park, Manston 1994-97 (Unpublished document). SWX7104.