(TR 1478657650. Sited from plan auth 1). In Castle Street several foundations were cut through during the construction of main drainage in 1868. A foundation was discovered near St John's Lane 12 feet thick and going down to the solid gravel. Near this some black urns, oyster-shells in large quantities, and a piece of asphaltum were found with some coins. All this would seem to prove that at an early period this could not have been either a street or a road. But further to the south (4ft down) was an old road of hard metalling, under which again was the natural loam. (1)

<1> Arch 43 1871 158 plxxiii (J Pilbrow) (OS Card Reference). SKE34418.