(TR 1493557524 deduced from OS 1:500 1873 and Fig 453 auth 1). In the summer of 1954 two trial trenches coded CXXVIM were cut to the rear of No 3 Watling Street c.50ft to the east of Lady Huntingdon's Chapel. Trench I contained a gravel path overlain by layers containing Saxon and Medieval finds. Trench II revealed the gravel floor of a probable Belgic or early Roman hut. Pottery dating indicates that the hut went out of use in the 2nd century. Later layers revealed second or early 3rd century East Gaulish Samian and a thin layer of dark earth produced much late Roman pottery and eight third and fourth century coins. The cobbled floor of a very late Roman hut was also discovered with a terminus post quern after 379. Later levels revealed medieval pottery and one Saxon sherd with stamped rosettes. (1) Additional reference. (2)

<1> The Arch of Cant 8 1987 120-123 plan;section (S Frere P Bennett J Rady and S Stow) (OS Card Reference). SKE49981.

<2> JRS 36 1946 145-6 (OS Card Reference). SKE45080.