1990 excavation locates multiple occupation levels since the RB period. Extensive flooring and walls in N. corner, possible evidence of flooding from river. Many waste pits with bones, sherds etc. C2-4 pots. No further details as yet. (1)

Excavation prior to proposed development uncovered evidence of Roman occupation. The area was in use from the late 1st century to the early 3rd century. This use took the form of a succession of laid flint or chalk deposits, most interlaced with layers of domestic rubbish containing pottery, iand pits and gullies. Two sets of gullies, which met at right angles, may mark the sout-east corner of a substantial building or enclosure. Two lines of post-holes possibly define a rectangular area of about 6 by 4 m, which may also represent a structure. The funtion of this area is unclear, although with its location close to the road to Dover, it could have formed part of a continous ribbon development. Finds recovered included brooches, coins and pottery. (2)

<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, LMARG record extracts, Pers comm-KCC, 8/10/92. (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.

<2> Philp, B. J., 2003, A New Roman Site Discovered at Rochester, Arch Cant CXXIII: 203-232 (Article in serial). SKE12473.