Watching brief by N Shaikhley of SCAU, during the excavation of a small test pit prior to the installation of a lift. The wall foundations of the existing 18th century house were revealed, although no evidence for earlier structures suspected to be on the site was observed.

Evaluation by P Jones of SCAU in advance of residential redevelopment revealed three small hollows probably related to post-medieval gardening activities, a few pottery sherds of 18th century date, and a struck flint of possible Bronze Age date in the subsoil.

Standing building survey by P Reeves of TVAS prior to demolition of a fire-damaged 18th/19th century building.