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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 03 March 2015
Excavation continued on the peristyle house encountered in the previous seasons, and new areas were opened. Late period walls of inferior workmanship were encountered in various places, many of which had collapsed on to the occupation levels. The water supply of the house was examined and consisted of a deep well and two very large cisterns; a small room appeared to be a private lavatory. Pottery and coins suggest a main occupation of the fourth and fifth centuries, with very little from later on. First- and possibly second-century pottery was found in one place, but the lack of definite second- and third-century pottery may indicate a gap in occupation. Detailed study of the pottery was made, and many artefacts, including coins, beads, glass, gems and bronzes were found. Environmental evidence was collected and an experimental trial was made of a 3D recording system, using EDM readings in conjunction with the project's CAD programme. The excavation of a substantial private house in a city known almost entirely for its public architecture is proving to be a very exciting and worthwhile project, and future work in earlier levels is anticipated with great interest.