Monument record TQ 67 SW 123 - Late Iron Age/Roman field system, West of Tollgate

Cropmarks relating to a field system were observed in aerial photographs. (1 and 2)

In 1997 the area was subjected to an evaluation ahead of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link construction. Eight ditches dating from the Late Iron Age/early Roman period through to the early 3rd century were found. The ditches appeared to form a system of rectangular shaped fields. A pit, a post hole and some evidence of buildings in the form of brick, tile and daub were also found. (3)

<1> APs (NMR TQ 6371/2-3 (05-06-74 02-05-75) ) (OS Card Reference). SKE34257.

<2> The Classification of cropmarks in Kent: A Report for MPP. RCHM APU (July 1989), list 45. (OS Card Reference). SKE50295.

<3> Museum of London Archaeology Service, 1997, Area of Neolithic Potential West of Tollgate (ARC TGW 97) Archaeological Evaluation: Interim Report (Unpublished document). SKE17311.