Between July and October 1982 The Canterbury Archaeological Trust excavated upon the site of the current 1-6 and 10-11 Marlowe Arcade prior to redevelopment of the area. The sitecode was MT82.

The earliest features dated to the pre- and early Roman period and were two structures, B3 and B4. A hearth was also found (1277). 16 pits and two gullieswere also found within area MT. A cremation was also excavated and consisted of cremated bones within a pedestal urn which had been set upright in a small hole.
During the Roman period further structures were erected on the site, R31 consisted of post and stake holes. At the north-west end of the site a row of post-holes, interpreted as fence posts. Later structures were more substantial, buildings R32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38 and 40 were all part of a major building programme which saw a planned alignment of streets and structures. Finds of Roman beads of 5th century date were made.
At the end of the Roman period a deposit of 'dark earth' built up over the area.

Blockley, K., Blockley, M., Blockley, P., Frere, S. and Stow, S., 1995, Excavations in the Marlowe Car Park and Surrounding Areas. Part 1: The Excavated Sites (Monograph). SKE29969.