This archaeological assessment took place as part of an archaeological mitigation scheme set out as part of the planning proposal for development of 750 dwellings in the area – including a school, community hall, other open spaces and associated drainage and other groundworks. The aim was to establish the impact the development would have on the historic landscape. As part of the desk based assessment which took place sources including NCC HER, OS and other materials were consulted, a map regression exercise also took place. The results of the field walking and geophysical surveys and test trenches are also contained within this report. Fieldwalking - Medieval and earlier finds were retained and their location recorded GPS loggers, 20% sample of the fields surface was examined. Geophysical Survey – Whilst the exact area surveyed isn’t clear from the report (see report for clear results), 30m x 30m grid were set out and readings taken every 0.25m centres along traverses 1m apart to a typical depth of 0.5m to 1.0m. The data was downloaded daily. Trial Trenches – These were positioned to investigate areas of interest identified by the geophysical survey. The trenches were cut using a JCB under archaeological supervision. The bases of the trenches were cleaned and archaeological deposits were recorded and sample excavation was carried out to determine the character and date of any remains. Soil samples were taken to establish the environmental potential for the site. The report concludes “Following desk-based assessment, field walking and geophysical surveys, the trial trench evaluation has confirmed the presence of enclosures and field systems dating to the Roman period. These are of local significance and where impacted on by the proposals will be subject to recording through strip, map and sample excavations. No deposits associated with the heritage asset of a Neolithic polished stone axe (L4766) were located”. The report finds the proposed development will have a moderate adverse impact on the undesignated archaeological heritage assets identified within the application area.