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A0023 37 Bishophill Senior (Bishophill II)
A sequence of rectilinear ditch systems was located on the natural terrace and found to be of 2nd century date. 3rd century demolition deposits and a rubbish pit were identified. The robbed foundations of two ranges of buildings at right angles to each other were found. They had undergone several phases of internal development and a furnace and its flue were noted. The two ranges of buildings flanked a more massive structure. A hypocaust was found in the main apse. This building appeared to have been robbed in the Anglo-Scandinavian period. Occupation deposits and rubbish pits of the Anglo-Scandinavian period were found to be superseded by further pit digging activity which continued through to the 14th century. Traces of buildings dating to the 12th and 14th century were also located. The foundations and cellars of Buckingham House built c.1660 were located. A 19th century instrument factory was built on the site.
A0009 4-5 Church Street (CS) (Roman Sewer)
A Roman sewer system and an adjacent complex of buildings in the praetentura of the legionary fortress were excavated. The sewer comprised a main channel with six side passages running into it; five of the channels connected with the main channel; entry points in the roofs of the channels and a manhole; and traces of what might have been a sluice were found. The channel and passages were vaulted in places, apparently to bear the weight of the buildings above. The sewer lies close to a legionary bath complex of which the adjacent building may be a part. Drains for a bath and a hypocaust were found. Deposits within the sewer were analysed for their environmental evidence and the origin and character of the stone used in its construction were researched. It is likely that the sewer preceded the first stone buildings of the fortress in the early 2nd century and that the sewer system was closed before the end of the 4th century.