In 2007 Archaeology South-East carried out an evaluation. A number of ditches and pits were found containing pottery of 12th and 13th century date. A subsequent excavation found these to belong to a 12th and 13th century farmstead. A rectilinear arrangement of ditches formed a compact enclosure system. A second phase of activity was evident on the site. A post-built structure was found within the enclosure. A number of pits were also found. During the watching brief to the north, a ditch was found along with possible evidence of rubbish disposal from the farmstead. (1)

In 2011 Archaeology South-East carried out an evaluation to the east. A pit was found containing a cow mandible and pottery of the mid 11th to early or mid 12th century. (2)

<1> Archaeology South-East, 2009, Archaeological investigations at Thistle Hill, near Minster, Sheppey, Kent: Post-excavation assessment and project design for publication (Unpublished document). SKE24035.

<2> Archaeology South-East, 2011, An Archaeological Evaluation on Land Parcels 13 and 17, Thistle Hill, Minster, Isle of Sheppey, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE24052.