Excavation shows the area also has a high water table.

Excavations during the 1960s have shown that the building's original plan was more complex.

The excavations showed that it was the site of a small town in the 1st and 2nd centuries.

Although not now visible, excavation showed that it measures 18.3m east to west by 23.2m north to south.

Excavations show that the church passed through 4 different historical periods.

Excavations have shown that the region has had a settled population for at least 4,000 years.

However, excavations on the site have shown that the place was not fortified.

Excavation show that only the foundations for the palace were build.

A recent excavation has shown that man made use of Chidham more than 4000 years ago.

Excavations show that this was probably the third church on this site.