The sea and the marsh - Gillian Draper

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.