It is the location of a medieval settlement and its name translates as "the old street".

The medieval settlement lasted from the tenth century to around 1400.

The original Wolverton was a medieval settlement just north and west of today's town.

Although it is believed to have had medieval settlements, almost no evidence remains of these due to their organic nature.

However, there is no evidence of the late medieval settlement developing any other urban characteristics.

It might represent a small medieval settlement which was later deserted.

The earliest medieval settlement may have been on the higher ground around Wall.

Documentary evidence suggests the existence of a lost medieval settlement.

It is also the site of a deserted medieval settlement.

Ruins of a medieval settlement can be found in the vicinity.