Steam papermills set up by Lloyds in 1878 with eventually eight of what were then the largest paper machines available. It was connected to Milton Creek and Ridham Dock by a two feet six inch tramway, first horse drawn and then after 1905 utilising steam locomotives. The mill was eclipsed by the building of Kemsley mills. Owned by Bowaters and latterly by Mreal of Finland. Closed 2008 when the buildings were substantially complete. (1)

In 2007 Compass Archaeology carried out a desk based assessment and walkover survey of the site. The buildings were photographed and described prior to demolition. (2)

In 2011/12 Canterbury Archaeological Trust carried out an evaluation and excavation. Remains of the paper mill and late Victorian terrace buildings (first shown on the 2nd edition OS mapping of the area) were found across the site. A mill was on the site from the late 18th century onwards, located to the north of the mill pond. (3)

<1> Jim Preston Personal Communication (Verbal communication). SKE13236.

<2> Compass Archaeology, 2007, An Archaeological Desk Based Assessment and Walkover Survey at Former Sittingbourne Mill and Wharf Site (Unpublished document). SKE24315.

<3> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2012, Sittingbourne Paper Mill, Milton Road, Sittingbourne, Kent: Assessment Report on Archaeological Evaluation and Excavation 2011-12 (Unpublished document). SKE18082.