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A total of 475m2 were excavated on the edge of a 4ha (10acre) double-ditched Late Iron Age/early RB enclosure (cropmark site). An entrance was found and the 'defensive' ditches had been backfilled c mid-lst century AD. High status occupation was evidenced by several large, well-sealed, and securely dated assemblages (including British coins, currency bars, samian and fine wares). The site compares with Bagendon and Salmonsbury. Dating is difficult: the earliest finewares could be AD 10, but could also be post-Conquest old stock. Animal bones are reported in their regional context.

Excavations revealed several structures including a 14th century stone and timber building (John Spicer's almshouse?) and a ?private chapel of similar date. The almshouse was demolished and replaced in 15th century, and again in 17th together with the ?chapel. Late 18th century warehouses then occupied the site. Much pottery and metalwork. Au(adp)

The high lead (etc) content of the copper alloy agrees with the 13th century date of the associated pottery. The bucket was perhaps for making candles or wax polish.

Gravegoods of two females in their late 20s included a silver pin, amethyst drop, etc, probably 7th century?