In April 1997 Canterbury Archaeological Trust carried out a watching brief began on work for new housing development at the site known as Glebeland at Harrietsham. Immediately archaeology was recovered and evaluation trenching commenced after consultation with the developer. This progressed to excavation in part of the site. Anglo-Saxon features were found. (1)

One definite and three possible sunken-featured buildings were found. A ditch and a post hole cut one of the buildings and were in turn sealed beneath a metalled surface of Anglo-Saxon date. Two large pits and a post hole were also dated to this period. It is possible that occupation of the site was more extensive than indicated by the excavation given the abundance of residual Roman material on the site and the paucity of Anglo-Saxon material to provide clear indication of dating. (2)

<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1998, An Archaeological Investigation at Glebe Land, Harrietsham: Interim Report (Unpublished document). SKE7365.

<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1997-1998, Canterbury’s Archaeology 1997–1998; Fieldwork Kent Sites (Article in serial). SKE32048.