Excavation by P M G Jones for SCC and Central Union Property Group revealed the
rear of early-mid Flavian building evidence along the High Street edge. This was succeeded
by a complex of buildings and refloorings at least to the late 2nd century. Buildings were
apparently always of timber. There was evidence for flooding in the mid 2nd century.
Other features included ovens, hearths, wells and pits. The site was covered by blackearth
in the 4th century with some floor levels as yet undated. Saxon and medieval evidence
included gullies and building evidence, 14th and 15th century wells and a probable 15th
century tile-on-edge hearth. (240)
Year:
1988-9
ID:
1835
NGR:
TQ036716
Borough:
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