Watching brief carried out by N Shaikhley of SCAU during demolition prior to redevelopment revealed the site to have been sufficiently disturbed to have removed any archaeological remains which may once have existed.

Continuing monitoring work by J Stevenson of SCAU on stripping of the site in advance of mineral extraction revealed a long stretch of ditch. This probably relates to the possible Bronze Age field system previously identified on the site.

Excavation by G Hayman of SCAU revealed evidence of Roman ritual activity, including human inhumations and cremations, and an animal burial, and pits and ditches which may belong to later, 4th century, settlement. Interpretation is tentative as work is in progress, and no finds analysis has taken place.

Evaluation by J Robertson of SCAU in advance of a proposed new office development. A large degree of disturbance was noted, to some considerable depth. Archaeological features were observed at lower levels, including a brick floor - either a cellar or cess-pit. Safety concerns prohibited further investigation.

Evaluation by J Stevenson of SCAU prior to redevelopment of the site. A single prehistoric feature was revealed, suggestive of tree clearance. A watching brief subsequently conducted on the site by N Shaikhley of SCAU failed to find any additional finds or features of archaeological interest.

Evaluation by R Poulton of SCAU in advance of office development indicated that any evidence of settlement prior to modern times is likely to have already been removed by recent disturbance. The thick layer of flooded deposits revealed suggests that the area may have been outside the gravel island which enabled the development of both the town and Abbey.

Evaluation by J Stevenson of SCAU prior to industrial redevelopment. Phase I trial trenching revealed no finds or features of archaeological interest. Phase II will take place early in 2001.

Watching brief carried out by M Dover of SCAU on stripping of area in advance of mineral extraction. Ditches, probably belonging to a field system, were traced in several locations. Pottery recovered was of later Bronze Age date, and in one area was of a sufficient quantity to suggest a settlement site in the near vicinity. Further work is planned.

Evaluation by M Dover of SCAU prior to commercial redevelopment. Much of the site was shown to have been terraced, although a single ditch of probable prehistoric date was revealed.

Watching brief carried out by N Shaikhley of SCAU during office redevelopment did not reveal any finds or features of archaeological interest.