During sand quarrying along the western side of Butt Road in the mid 19th century, William Wire observed that a 'Saxon burial ground' was uncovered, although he provides no evidence to clarify whether he was mistaking Roman for Saxon graves, however he did sketch two spearheads from the sand pits one of which is described as having a 'rib running up the centre', a feature found on Germanic spear types of the 5th & 6th century. Two Iron Knives (one of possible 7th century date) and arrowheads were mentioned.<1>