Work has started on the first phase of the West End Re-ordering project, moving the Font to a new position. The archaeological work is being supervised by Cynthia Gaskell-Brown. In the course of uncovering the Victorian Slate floor evidence of an old hypocaust has been unearthed in the South Aisle.

The dig has also uncovered an old pencil for writing on slates, a piece of clay pipe, various pieces of Victorian lead and glass work. Less exciting was the discovery of a plastic spoon and a modern padlock…