Romans, royal ships, and a rural retreat

Exploring the archaeology of Smallhythe PlaceSmallhythe Place is a timber- framed house set in an intriguing archaeological landscape. For the last three years, archaeologists have been exploring its surroundings; this team photo was taken in 2023. PHOTO: National Trust/Nathalie Cohen
Smallhythe Place, a National Trust property in Kent, is home to a picturesque timber-framed house with enigmatic origins, while the surrounding landscape preserves unique traces of a medieval shipbuilding centre t