The main aim of the work was to record any archaeological remains disturbed by the development, to collate the records in an archaeological archive and present the significant aspects of the archive in a report for dissemination. The objective of the work was a programme of controlled excavation to development formation levels, or the geological natural, whichever the higher. The work undertaken involved the examination of early map evidence as well as records of archaeological remains in the area and local historical journals and other publications. An experienced archaeologist was made available for each day of ground disturbance when notified by the client in accordance with the WSI/Brief planning condition. The watching brief was able to determine that no significant archaeological deposits were disturbed by the development. The deposit sequence suggests that the area had been previously stripped to natural, probably during the construction of Victoria House. During this process modern demolition rubble was imported to level the site then topsoil was laid on top.