During the winter of 1945 and the Easter of 1946 the Canterbury Excavation Committee excavated within cellars on the south side of Butchery Lane prior to redevelopment of the bomb damaged site. The site code was CV and CVI, cellars A-G.

Cellars F and G were excavated hurriedly in 1946. Cellar G had been much disturbed in Medieval and modern times but cellar F contained some shallow post holes cut into the natural soil and pre-Roman Belgic pottery. Evidence of a Roman building was seen in both cellars, close to the frontage of the Parade. Although dating evidence was sparse it would seem that the building was in use in the 3rd and 4th centuries.

Frere, S. & Williams, A., 1949, Canterbury Excavations, Christmas 1945 and Easter 1946 (Article in serial). SKE29816.