Archaeological excavation during the construction of a new supply line
for the electrification of the Great Western Railway Main Line uncovered
part of a large, previously unknown Romano-British settlement along the
main road between the Roman towns of Aquae Sulis and Cunetio. The full
extent of the settlement is unknown but evidence from metal detector
finds and field names suggests that it may have extended for at least
0.9 km along the Roman road.