THE HISTORY lying underneath Oxford’s first new secondary school in more than half a century will be uncovered tomorrow.

The site of the Swan School at the Harlow Centre, Marston, will be open to the public from 10am as archaeologists reveal several interesting features.

Preparation work on the permanent site started last month and archaeological excavations are being carried out ahead of construction.

Experts from Cotswold Archaeology will be on hand to explain what they have found so far until 2pm.

Features of interest already uncovered include a series of ditches dating from Iron Age, Roman and Medieval times.

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There will be five separate sessions for up to 30 people per time, with the last session starting at 1pm. Each one will last between half an hour and 45 minutes.

Spaces will be available on a first come, first served basis.

The school will open this September in a temporary location next to The Cherwell School in North Oxford, but it will move to the Harlow Centre in the long term.

In February, it was given permission to run from temporary cabins at The Cherwell School for at least a year, while building works are completed on the permanent site.

A funding deal was signed earlier this month, allowing the school to open in September. It will move to the Harlow Centre in September 2020, at the earliest.

Anyone wishing to visit the site today will need to wear suitable footwear, with walking boots or wellingtons essential.

The sessions are free and are suitable for all ages, with access to the site along Raymund Road, Marston.

A booking form is available here.