 It was excavated by Philip Rahtz between 1949 and 1953.In addition to the foundations of the temple a well (17 metres deep) and several ditches were found which contained small artifacts showing occupation of the site before the Roman period including pottery of Iron Age type, and a coin dating from c. 335–337 CE.Evidence of continuing use after the Roman period is provided by a bucket and an exotic 7th century glass jar found in the well.