Jarvis Land, Chilmington, Ashford, Kent - Archaeological Excavation Report

Wessex Archaeology

Wessex Archaeology was commissioned to undertake archaeological mitigation works comprising an archaeological strip, map and sample excavation of three parcels of land at Jarvis Land, Chilmington Green, Ashford, Kent centred on NGR 597456 141078.

A total of 22 features comprising ditches, pits and postholes were identified across all areas, with a concentration in Area D in the southeast of the site. The features were dated to the medieval to modern periods with some residual prehistoric material recovered, including three Mesolithic or possibly Mesolithic tools (axe, pick and blade). The archaeological features relate to land management and agricultural activity within the site at a low level. No settlement or industrial activity was revealed. Residual finds of flint are believed to be stray losses rather than any focus of activity in the prehistoric period.