In 1995 an evaluation was done by Canterbury Archaeological Trust at the site Browning's Yard and a layer of domestic refuse and pottery sherds suggested one period of occupation upon this site for between the 16th and 17th century. More pottery dated between 1775-1825 AD suggests a second phase of occupation. This is supported by three beams slots suggesting a timber framed building was present. It is thought these two phases of occupation are a result of flooding, when the sea wall was breached in 1779. In 1869 there was a great fire which destroyed much of the north of Whitstable, it is thought a schorced Post Medieval chalk floor observed was as a result of this fire. Two small Post Medieval pits were observed in Trench A. It is thought they were part of a phase where various activities took place on this site. Pottery points to a date ebtween the mid and late 18th century. (1)

<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1995, Whitstable Archaeological Evaluation 1995: Browning's Yard, Horsebridge Road and Terry's Lane (Unpublished document). SKE17328.