Medieval jail and dungeon discovered in Kent town Published duration 9 June 2013

image caption The thick curved wall was noticed by workers during the installation of the water main

A medieval jail and dungeon has been unearthed by workers installing a new water main in a market town in Kent.

The discovery in Middle Row, Faversham, by South East Water workers was confirmed by archaeologists.

A thick curved wall dates back to the 14th Century and the site's use as a jail has been backed up by historical records and old maps.

Archaeologist Tim Allen, from Kent Archaeological Projects, said the "rare discovery" would be documented.