A Fifth Century Germanic settlement has been discovered on land set out for regeneration in Kent. A team of 30 archaeologists has been studying debris at the site in Rushenden, on the Isle of Sheppey, to learn how the original settlers lived. The remains of a large boat-shaped hall have been found as well as evidence of boat-building activity. Dr Paul Wilkinson, who heads the dig, said the settlement was one of the most important finds of its kind in Kent. "It's significant because it's a Germanic establishment. The boat shape gives the game away to us," he said. "The...