In 1838 the foundations of a Roman building were uncovered at East Farleigh in a field called Combe Town. It was noted that other foundations had been removed 9 years earlier. A copper coin with the head of the Emperor Florianus who died in AD 276 was also found. In 1938 foundations were uncovered during the cutting away of a bank in a field at Combe Street. No large scale excavation was possible but it was reported that a large part of the site had been previously destroyed. Tile fragments were found but no pottery. The field, now called The Coombes, became a hop garden which has recently been cleared. Maidstone Area Archaeology Group is currently doing an excavation of the site. Summary from record MKE79671: Portable Antiquities Scheme find - copper alloy hoard