During the evaluation in Area O, three archaeological features were recorded. They consisted of a Roman ditch (OF1), an undated later re-cut associated with it (OF2) and a natural feature (OF3) which had been cut by OF2.
The ditch is likely to have been boundary ditches forming part of a Roman field system, with the pottery from OF1 confirming a Roman date. The second linear feature OF2 is likely to have been a re-cut of the earlier boundary ditch. The features that have been observed indicate that the landscape was being used for agriculture. This interpretation, combined with the lack of any evidence for structures such as post-holes and association debris, is consistent with Area O being a primarily rural site.<1>