Excavations associated with the Channel Tunnel Rail link in 2001 discovered extensive evidence of a Roman villa complex at Northfleet (see TQ 67 SW 38).

In c. AD 50 a large building was constructed on a north-east to south-west axis. This was the first major strcutre on the site and pre-dated the main villa. It was 36m long and 11.5m wide and was defined by large post holes and a gully or beam slot at its southern end. It was demolished to make way for the main villa building in c. AD 120.(1-7)

Most post holes were cut into the natural soil. Some of the post holes contained North Kent/ South Essex shelley ware consistent with an early date,

Location accurate to 1m based on available information.

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