During the East Kent Access Route excavations (2009-2011) an Anglo-Saxon cemetery was discovered in zone 19. One of two, the northern cemetery consisted of 27 graves containing a maximum of 30 individuals although it may have extended beyond the excavated area. The graves were all aligned east-west and were broadly parallel to an Anglo-Saxon hollow way. The burials included both males and females of all ages. Grave goods included glass beads, bracelets and backles, iron knives, spindle whorls, pottery vessels including a Frankish bottle, a single-edged sword or knife (a scramasax) and possibly a finial from a staff which may suggest a Christian link. The cemetery probably dates to the 6th or 7th century.