The layer varied in thickness but was homogenous throughout, with no evidence of any depositional structure. The layer was organically rich and also contained frequent charcoal flecks. Finds from the layer were varied and ranged in date from the Roman to the post-medieval period. Finds included copper-alloy fragments, iron, worked stone, brick and tile (some peg tile) and slate. Roman pottery fragments recovered dated from the early-mid 2nd to 4th century (possibly late), and medieval pottery was recovered that is substantially a 12th- to 13th-century group. Sixteen squares (SQ1-SQ16) 25cm x 25cm in size, totalling a sample area of 1m², were carefully excavated in two 10cm deep spits.