Archaeological excavations at the site from June to October 2013 revealed a number of ditch and pit features in the Central and Southern areas of the excavation. 2 of these features had dates in the Middle Bronze Age. This was interpreted by the contractors (Wessex Archaeology) as being evidence of possible Middle Bronze Age field systems. (1)

A medieval pit was also discovered and is recorded in Monument Record

The report summarises the findings of the excavation as follows:
"The archaeological investigation works have revealed evidence for activity across the Site dating
from the Neolithic through to the modern period, with a focus on early prehistoric activity taking
place towards the southern end of the Site. The Northern Excavation Area revealed one large
rubbish pit of modern date and a few tree throws from which one produced three sherds of early
medieval pottery. The Central and Southern Excavation Areas uncovered a series of ditches
aligned north west – south east and one ditch aligned north east – south west. These ditches most
likely functioned as field boundaries although only two appear to be contemporary and both date to
the Middle Bronze Age. Within the Southern Excavation Area seven large pits with very similar
characteristics were identified scattered across the area. These pits were all sterile and may have
been used as wells or post pits. Towards the centre of the excavation area a few shallow postholes
were encountered although no discernable structure could be identified from their spatial
arrangement. Only one pit, found in isolation, produced datable artefacts of possible Neolithic date
however its function is unclear. No features or deposits of archaeological significance we identified
during the watching brief on the trench situated across the Northern Pond." (1)

<1> Wessex Archaeology, 2014, Great Grovehurst Farm, Sittingbourne, Kent: Archaeological Investigation Works Report (Unpublished document). SKE31235.