In February 2006 an archaeological evaluation was carried out at the former Halstead Place School, Halsted, in advance of a proposed re-development. 13 trenches were excavated within the site. The evaluation confirmed the presence of prehistoric and medieval/post-medieval remains. No domestic structures were found but a group of prehistoric features in the north-east of the site suggested that occupation may be present nearby. A possible medieval/post-medieval wall, garden features and boundary ditches were also revealed, thought to be associated with the manorial complex and school (see nearby records).

Wall footings and foundation trench observed at Former Halstead Place School in Trenches 4 and 9, located north west of Halstead. The wall footing in Trench 4 was most likely Medieval/Post-medieval in date and constructed of a flint concrete for what may have been an overlying brick layer, aligned north-east south-west. In Trench 9 a wall foundation trench was observed aligned north-south, it is thought to be associated with the modern school building. (1)

<1> CgMs Consulting, 2006, An Archeological Evaluation Report: Land at the former Halstead Place School, Church Road, Halstead, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE17055.