An early 6th-7th century Anglo Saxon cemetery was discovered in 1931 during gravel digging at Westbere. About 60-70 burials comprising cremations and inhumations, were recorded. Grave goods included a range of glass and pottery vessels, personal ornaments and weapons. A Roman bottle was also recovered. The cemetery appears to have been of three phases, early 6th century phase of Northern Europeans, perhaps Frisians, later 6th century Frankish influence, and a 7th century phase. Some of the finds are in Canterbury MuseuM. The cemetery was situated on the top and brow of a gentle south-east facing slope of a ridge, overlooking the River Stour. OD approx 33m. The Canterbury-Thanet roman road passes 150m to the north. The gravel pit is disused.