 Salinae is taken to be the Roman name for "the salt workings" and it also appears to be the name given to Droitwich.During this time the Romans built a fort at 
Harbutts Field (SJ70216696), to the north of the town, and recent excavations to the south of the fort have found evidence of further Roman activity
 including a well and part of a preserved Roman road.A further excavation in 2004 in Buckley's Field has found further evidence of Roman occupation.