Trenching at the Post Office Sorting Office, Sandling Road Maidstone, identified an agricultural horizon containing Roman pottery, tile and brick. A trancated ditch aligned NW-SE cut through this layer. The site remained in agricultural use through the medieval period. Interpreted as originating with a field system associated with 'The Mount' Roman villa. (1)

<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, CAT 1997. Evaluation at Maidstone sorting office. (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.

<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1997, Maidstone Sorting Office, Sandling Road, Maidstone Kent: Archaeological evaluation (Unpublished document). SKE17190.