The development site occupies a sub-rectangular plot of land to the east of an existing dwelling known as Abbey Cottage, and was occupied by a block of stables, demolished prior to the groundworks commencing. The site is accessed by an existing driveway off Dawn’s Lane to the west. It lies within the Aslockton Conservation Area which is based around the historic core of the village. Machine excavation was undertaken using a tracked excavator fitted with a toothless bucket. All exposed plan and section surfaces were inspected for archaeological features and deposits to determine the stratigraphic sequence. The development area appears to have been subject to extensive landscaping, with a large cut extending across almost the entire site. Dating evidence from the deposit infilling this cut ranged in date from the medieval to early modern periods, and it is possible that the cut relates to a landscaping event prior to the construction of the former stables on the site. A well was constructed cutting through this dumped deposit and is also likely to be related to the recently demolished stables.