In 2003 the Trust for Thanet Archaeology carried out an evaluation. Two gullies or shallow ditches were found. One contained sherds from a nearly complete vessel. The material dated to the 12th century and suggests occupation in the vicinity, most likely a farmstead of the 11th century which continued into the 13th century. (1)

<1> Trust for Thanet Archaeology, 2004, Land Adjacent to Preston Park Caravan Site, Spratling Street, Manston, Kent: Archaeological Evaluation (Unpublished document). SKE18198.