Watching brief by R Poulton of SCAU during the construction of an extension. A linear feature observed in two sections appeared to be a robber trench relating to the demolition of the abbey. The location of the feature corresponded with the supposed position of the abbey Cloister Walk, although its dimensions were not consistent with this interpretation. It was thought more likely to represent the remains of a pentice wall.

Evaluation by M Dover of SCAU revealed that the site has been heavily disturbed from the post-medieval period onwards.

Watching brief and subsequent excavation by J Robertson of SCAU of an Early Bronze Age ring ditch, probably originally surrounding a barrow. Two inhumations were found at the base of the ditch, and Neolithic flintwork, Roman ditches, and Saxon pits were also discovered. (355)

Evaluation and watching brief by R Poulton of SCAU did not reveal any finds or features of archaeological interest.

Watching brief by N Shaikhley of SCAU during the construction of an extension observed no finds or features of archaeological interest.

Watching brief by G Pattison of SCAU during a wetland creation project did not reveal any finds, but a peat deposit was sampled to a depth of 2m.

Evaluation by N Shaikhley of SCAU prior to development revealed no finds or features of archaeological interest.

Evaluation by J Stevenson of SCAU prior to the development of the site for offices. Some evidence for the demolition of a post-medieval, possibly 17th century, structure was encountered towards the north-western corner of the site. Post-medieval postholes or small pits were also seen. A ditch, which appeared to be of some antiquity, was revealed, although no dating evidence was recovered from the fill. A subsequent watching brief provided no further information on the feature.

Watching brief carried out by R Poulton of SCAU, during the replacement of a fence line, as a requirement of Scheduled Monument Consent. No finds or features of archaeological interest were revealed, largely because the works were not deep enough to intrude into archaeologically significant layers.

Evaluation by J Stevenson of SCAU in advance of a residential development revealed no features of archaeological significance. Residual 16th century pottery was recovered from modern layers, indicating that archaeological remains may be present in the area, possibly at levels that will not be compromised during the proposed construction works.