Excavations between 1975 and 1977 uncovered Roman, Saxon, Medieval and Post Medieval features. The first occupation dated to the mid 1st century and consisted of a two phased ditch of military design which was abandoned c AD 70. A sequence of Street metallings were recorded dating from the later 1st century overlying the military sequence. Pits of late 1st to 4th century were found and two cremation burials. Timber buildings were recorded and a double inhumation with two swords, a belt and scabbard fittings of 2nd to early 3rd century date. Foundations of a substantial building were found south of Gas Lane. Late Saxon pits, a Medieval ditch and Post Medieval Pits were also found.