An archaeological excavation was carried out in 2009 following earlier evaluation in 2006.

The excavation recorded a number of structures that relate to the manor house
complex that occupied the site from at least the 16th century to its demolition in the
1950’s.

The complete northern and south sides of a flint-built building were observed in Trench 105, at Former Halstead Place School, located north west of Halstead. In the northern wall a blocked dorrway was present. It is dated post-1800. Two circular structures are within the building and are thought to be two ovens. These were adapted, modified and added to in a number of ways. (1)

<1> Pre-Construct Archaeology, 2009, Assessment of an Archaeological Excavation of Land at Former Halstead Place School, Halstead, Sevenoaks, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE17056.