In 2004 Canterbury Archaeological Trust carried out an excavation at the former cattle market, Canterbury. A Late Iron Age/early Roman enclosure and field system were found. The enclosure consisted of a curving ditch running east-west, truncated by later activity. The field system was evidenced by five ditch segments along the eastern edge of the excavated area. Pottery from these features dated to the Late Iron Age and early Roman period. A pit was the only other feature found dating to this phase of activity. The ditches were still open into the Roman period. (1)

<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2009, Archaeological excavation at the Former Cattle Auction Yard, Market Way, Canterbury: Assessment Report (Unpublished document). SKE17915.