A watching brief on a proposed gas main diversion either side of the Fosse Way. Directional boring techinique to pass under the A46. Monitoring of the topsoil stripping revealed no significant archaeological features. Extensive portions showed signs of earlier disturbance relating to the original trench. The absence of any archaeological evidence consistent with the Fosse Way within area 4 may be significant … may favour the location of the Roman road beneath the modern carriageway. (1)