In 2011 an archaeological evaluation was carried out in advance of redevelopment of the site.

In trench 3 a possible Post-Medieval clay extraction pit was found

From the report" One substantial feature, [3/004], was partially exposed at the western end of the trench. It had a steep concave eastern edge, with a gradual break of slope towards the base. This feature had a minimum depth of 1.55m, and was not bottomed due to the depth and confines of the trench. The lowest fill observed, [3/006], comprised a mid orangish brown, silty clay, which contained frequent angular to sub-angular flint nodules and small fragments of chalk. Owing to the depth of the feature, this deposit was recorded from the trench edge, and no artefactual material was observed. The upper fill of the feature, [3/005], comprised a mid to dark orangish brown, silty clay, containing occasional animal bone, CBM, moderate quantities of charcoal, frequent angular to sub-angular flint nodules and small fragments of chalk. A bulk sample of this fill produced infrequent wood charcoal fragments, a small amount of land snail shells, fire-cracked flint and a small quantity of unburnt mammal bones. This feature is thought to represent the remains of an in-filled quarry pit, possibly a clay extraction pit."(1)

<1> Archaeology South-East, 2011, An Archaeological Evaluation on Land at Knights Road, Strood, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE31429.