Roman Close, Sholden Deal, Kent - Archaeological Excavation Report

Wessex Archaeology

Wessex Archaeology was commissioned to undertake archaeological mitigation works comprising a strip, map and sample excavation centred on NGR 636576, 152723, at land located at land north of Roman Close, Sholden, Deal, Kent.

The archaeological strip, map and sample investigation revealed a system of ditched enclosures or field systems, two trackways, pits and postholes. The majority of the features were undated, however six are were dated comprising of one prehistoric pit, one Late Bronze Age/Early Iron Age ditch, and three post medieval pits and one modern ditch.

The features identified primarily date to the Bronze Age which includes multiple field systems, enclosures and ring ditches.