A uniform group of seven fire pits, primarily aligned North - South with burning along Western edge. Flint and bone recovered from these pits had not been subjected to intense burning. Two pits were dated archaeometrically giving dates of 500 - 530 AD and 485 - 510 AD. One pit [Context 180] contained 35 cod bone elements Several smaller burnt layers were also in evidence which suggested the raking out of the pits and their reuse over time. The evidence as a whole suggests the pits were most likely used for the smoking of fish and meats. [4]

Pre-Construct Arcaheology, 2004, Land at Gravesend and North Kent Hospital: an archaeological excavation. (Unpublished document). SKE54944.

<1> CgMs Consulting, August 2003, Archaeological Desk Based Assessment at at Gravesend and North Kent Hospital (Land at Gravesham Community Project) (Unpublished document). SWX12864.

<3> CgMs Consulting, May 2004, An archaeological evaluation at Gravesend and North Kent Hospital, Kent (Unpublished document). SWX12862.

<4> Pre-Construct Archaeology, March 2005, Land at Gravesend and North Kent Hospital, Gravesend, Kent: Post Excavation Assessment (Unpublished document). SWX12857.