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Today New Romney sits a couple of miles inland from the sea but, in common with many towns along this stretch of coast, was once a thriving seaport. Archaeological excavations here by Pre-Construct Archaeology identified evidence for medieval occupation, fishing and seafaring on the foreshore at the northeastern end of the town. This strand area was ravaged by storms, particularly during the 13th century and this is clearly demonstrated in the archaeological record. This publication presents the findings of these excavations but also provides a much broader historical background to the town and an exploration of its role as a Cinque Port, and its relationship with the strand area investigated, through contemporary sources and standing building evidence.

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A welcome addition to the steady tide of research on Kent archaeology.'--Brian Philp Journal of Kent History (01/01/0001)

A welcome addition to the steady tide of research on Kent archaeology.' -- Journal of Kent History Journal of Kent History

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Dr Gillian Draper is an associate lecturer at the University of Kent and the Events and Development Officer of the British Association for Local History.

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