Roman burial chamber unearthed near Faversham

Archaeologists have made exciting discoveries at a site just outside Faversham where a late Roman burial ground has been found.

The 4th century sarcophagus is built from chalk blocks and Kentish ragstone with a terracotta lid covering the grave slot.

Its alignment shows it is a Christian burial.

The discovery has been made in pasture land at Syndale Park, an area which has attracted attention from as early as the 18th century....