A watching brief was maintained during groundwork necessary for the redevelopment of two courtyard areas. Contractors trenches were dug for strip foundations mainly in the eastern half of the east courtyard and the western half of the west courtyard. Archaeological remains were sparse, but the gravelled surface of the precinct of temple 2 was found extensively over much of the area trenched at the eastern end of the east courtyard. The gravelled surface was found to be 0.7-0.9m below the modern ground level. The gravel layer (approx 5-10cm thick) was sealed by topsoil and sealed a deposit of London clay, approximately 0.5m thick, which in turn sealed natural sand. The gravelled surface was also noted in the western courtyard, notably in the south-west corner, where it was 0.35-0.5m deep, again sealed by topsoil and sealing London clay. A possible Roman pit was noted in section in this area.<1><2>