Land to the east of Stane Street, Billingshurst, West Sussex: an archaeological evaluation

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the archaeological significance of a site east of Stane Street in Billingshurst.
• Opened nine trenches mechanically under archaeological supervision.
• Investigated features by hand to identify potential archaeological remains.
• Seven out of nine trenches contained archaeological features, primarily undated.
• Identified a pit and ditch indicating a rural settlement of early Roman date.
• Noted limited early post-medieval activity and prehistoric struck flints.