In 2004 Canterbury Archaeological Trust carried out an evaluation. Features were found during test pitting, of probably later prehistoric date, perhaps Iron Age. (1-2)

Subsequent strip, map and sample excavation by Canterbury Archaeological Trust found two enclosures. The first enclosure was over 50m wide with ditches 3-4m wide and 1.2m deep. The second enclosure was laid out over the first and recut part of the alignment though with an extension to the north. A number of ditches and post holes were found, potentially relating to occupation within the enclosure. Pottery was of Iron Age date with some early Roman material. (2)

<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2004, Archaeological test-pitting on the line of new sewer pipelines, south of Island Road, Westbere near Hersden, Canterbury, Kent INTERIM REPORT (Unpublished document). SKE17662.

<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2004, Archaeological test-pitting on the line of new sewer pipelines, south of Island Road, Westbere near Hersden, Canterbury, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE18187.