Roman trackway, East Street (EHER 16372)

Excavation in 1979 recorded a compacted gravel spread and gravel pathway, and recovered some Roman pottery sherds and tile fragments. Together, the evidence was taken to represent a Roman trackway, possibly contemporary with an alleged destroyed Roman building at the hospital site (EHER 82640).

1979. Archaeological excavation. A compacted gravel spread and gravel pathway was recorded. Roman pottery of 2nd-3rd century date and tile fragments were recovered. Local residents speak of a major Roman building being destroyed by the construction of the hospital 200m to the north-west (EHER 82640). <1> NRHE data transfer: Previously unsuspected 2nd and 3rd century occupation represented by a two phase gravel pathway, was investigated during excavation in the Medieval town. A ditch was found beside the surface and represented a pre-existing stream channel (see EHER 16371). Source <1> represents the full excavation report. <1> <2> <3> NRHE summary description: Roman occupation of 2nd to 3rd century date represented by a two phase gravel pathway and ditch.