Although residual Anglo-Saxon pottery of the 5th to 11th centuries was recovered from later features, structural remains found date from the mid to late Anglo-Saxon periods only, and consisted of five sunken featured timber buildings. Four of these were situated in the eastern part of the site and appear to have respected the position of Roman walls, which were almost certainly standing above ground when the Anglo-Saxon buildings were erected. The other structure was found at the southern end of the site. In addition it is quite likely that some of these Anglo-Saxon buildings may have re-used the Roman walls as structural elements of their design.

5 structures were discovered. One structure stood alone on the west part of the site. Two of the other structures appeared to have been enlarged or destroyed and rebuilt immediately adjacent to the original structure.

Various other Anglo-Saxon features, generally of a later date, were also uncovered, particularly rubbish and cess pits and wells. Most of these were probably associated with the occupation of the sunken-featured buildings and have yielded large numbers of loom weights. Quantities of pottery, a 9th century copper-alloy strap-end, two fine late Anglo-Saxon bone combs and various other finds (including beads, keys and pins) have been recovered.

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