The (1966-8) excavations at the site were occasioned by a massive scheme of road-improvements along the course of the Fosse Way (A46)...most of the effort was directed towards examination of the south defences, SE interior, and parts of the site immediately outside the south gate…a limited amount of time was spent on trial-trenching north of the settlement. (1) Immediately outs Since the new roundabout was to impinge upon a substantial part of the south defences of Margidunum, as well as about a quarter of the interior and a significant part of the site immediately outside the south gate…most of the effort was directed towards examination of this area. Since the military occupation of Margidunum, however, was clearly of potentially great significance, a limited amount of time was spent on trial-trenching north of the settlement. (14) See L8175 for Neo finds, L8176 for BA finds, L1742 for brooch finds spot