The archaeological watching brief excavations covered an area measuring 7.90m by 7.70m. An initial ground reduction took place within the interior of the foundation trench area, measuring 5m by 4.60m. The existing garden soil layer was removed, and the area was reduced by c0.50m. The foundation trench excavations had a width of 0.80m and reached a depth of 1.17m. Where archaeological horizons were encountered they were cleaned by hand and excavated appropriately. Standard John Moore Heritage Services techniques were employed throughout, involving the completion of a written record for each deposit encountered, with scale plans and section drawings compiled where appropriate. A photographic record was also produced. The resultant spoil from the works was visually scanned, especially for finds relating to the Roman and medieval periods. The watching brief aimed to identify the presence or absence of significant archaeological remains. With a particular focus on any remains pertaining to the Benedictine Abbey, as well as any other Roman or medieval remains. However, during the course of the watching brief excavations, no archaeological deposits or features were uncovered from those periods. The only archaeological material observed were two modern refuse pits, as well as modern brick-built soakaway and a modern brick and stone floor surface. The brick-built soakaway and surface were associated with a pre-existing outbuilding structure which was demolished prior to the excavation of the foundation trenches.