An archaeological evaluation on the 55ha site of a consented housing development to the north of Fernwood, Newark. A programme of 150 trenches was undertaken across the site, representing a 3% sample of the area, to ground-truth a previous phase of geophysical survey and assess the archaeological potential of the site. The evaluation confirmed the presence of archaeological remains in areas identified by the geophysical survey. Remains wee found in the western field in the form of a prehistoric square enclosure and a 14th century windmill mound. Another Bronze Age enclosure was found just to the south, and a single urned cremation was found on the southern edge of the proposed development area. Other features identified in the geophysical survey were found to correspond with modern disturbance relating to RAF Balderton. A system of undated ridge and furrow was also recorded during the course of the trenching. Away from the areas of archaeological activity, only 18-19th century agricultural boundaries were identified. The installation of a gas pipeline and water culvert has also probably truncated any archaeology in the northwest of the site.