A total of twelve trenches were excavated, archaeological features being identified in six of these. The features were interpreted as a series of pits, ditches and one larger linear feature, all thought to be relatively recent of a late post-medieval date.

A conclusion was drawn that there was no significant cut archaeological features or remains present within the areas under evaluation. However, further investigation revealed that, within at least one trench, a humic layer is present - possibly correlating to similar ground horizons associated with either the mesolithic, Late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age, Late Bronze Age and Roman periods, but most likely the later two. Fluvial gravel deposits of possible Neolithic or Bronze Age date were also identified, and appear to form part of an archaic channel of the East Stour river or associated tributaries(1).

The humic layer seen in the evaluation was the subject of an evaluation by Wessex Archaeology. This evaluation concluded that the humic layer most probably represented either the Late Bronze Age or Romano-British stabilisation horizon seen across Kent(2).

<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1999, East and West of Stone Street, Westenhanger: Archaeological Evaluation Report (Unpublished document). SKE6890.

<2> Wessex Archaeology, 1999, West of Stone Street: Alluvial Deposit Report (Unpublished document). SKE6888.