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Three phases of archaeological investigation were undertaken at Ash Court, Girton College, Cambridge, between the 21st of February and the 11th of March 2011. In the first instance, a geophysical survey of the area was undertaken. Subsequently, the excavation of a series of five geotechnical test pits was monitored before, thirdly, four evaluation trenches were inserted at the site. The earliest features to be encountered during these works consisted of a series of tree-boles/tree-throws that showed no signs of anthropogenic involvement in their creation. These had been overlain by a horizon of well-worked horticultural soil. As this latter deposit showed no evidence of bioturbation, it appears likely that the area was cleared prior to the commencement of agricultural activity. Overlying the horticultural soil was a compacted spread of ash and charcoal that was deposited in the late 19th century, during the early years of Girton College. Also dating to this period was a large gravel quarry pit, which appears to have been associated with the initial construction of Old Wing in the early 1870s. Finally, evidence of 20th century landscaping activity - in the form of a rubble spread, and an upcast gravel bank flanking Orchard Drive - was also encountered. These results clearly demonstrate that the large Anglo-Saxon cemetery that was previously identified a little way to the south during the late 19th century does not extend into the proposed development area.

An Archaeological watching brief was undertaken on the 19th April 2011 at Moat House in Kingston, Cambridgeshire (TL44035342) in an area enclosed by a moat which was first recorded in 1212. No archaeological features were recorded within the 8 test pits excavated around the proposed development area.

The Cambridge Archaeological Unit (CAU) undertook the archaeological evaluation in advance of redevelopment at the Anglia Ruskin University at their campus on East Road, Cambridge. Two trial trenches were excavated within the development area revealing a well preserved street of the Victorian period truncated at pavement level with basements and services. Underlying the street was an earlier, extensive pattern of gravel extraction pits of post medieval origin, no earlier archaeological material or features were noted during the evaluation.

This archaeological Desk-Based Assessment (DBA) was commissioned by Carillion on behalf of EDF Energy. The DBA is the first stage of archaeological investigation to determine the presence/absence of known archaeological sites within the Proposed Development Area (PDA) and study area environs, to suggest the potential for archaeological remains and assess the likely impact of the installation of the Little Barford to Hilton Cable Route. Examination of the archaeological, historical, aerial and cartographic evidence shows the PDA to be located within an area of known prehistoric, Roman, Medieval and post-Medieval activity.

An archaeological evaluation was undertaken in advance of the construction of three houses and a football pitch. A total of twelve trenches, representing 443m, were excavated. The evaluation revealed a series of boundary and enclosure ditches along with several pits. These features together suggest an Early Medieval settlement and infields are on the site, adding to our understanding of the formation of Offord D'Arcy.

This archaeological desk based assessment was commissioned by Carillion on behalf of EDF Energy to assess the potential impact of a proposed power cable route starting at the Earlham Transformer Station (TG 18511 08335) and terminating at the Norwich Transformer Station (TG 21849 02539); the Earlham Grid to Norwich Main Underground Diversion. The route skirts the southern and western margins of Norwich, Norfolk. Archival, aerial and cartographic sources demonstrate that the site is located in an area with known extensive archaeology dating from the earliest prehistoric period to the present day; archaeological sites include Neolithic to Iron Age settlements, Bronze Age barrow fields, Roman roads and settlements, Anglo- Saxon cemeteries and Medieval villages.

An archaeological evaluation was undertaken to address a pre-determination condition placed upon planning consent for the construction of a reservoir at Badlingham Manor Farm, Chippenham, Cambridgeshire (TL 6832, 7040). This comprised of an initial fieldwalking survey followed by the excavation of eighteen trenches, representing 934m of trenching. A total of 46 pieces of struck flint were recovered during the fieldwalking, a mixed assemblage representing the movement of people through the landscape following the course of the River Kennett; however, no archaeological features were recorded within any of the trenches.

This report is the assessment of the results from an archaeological evaluation comprised of a geophysical survey, field survey and trial trenching, followed by the resulting excavations. The project was undertaken between the villages of Coton to Bourn, Cambridgeshire between May and August 2008 and was commissioned by Cambridge Water Company. The pipeline route (PR) lies to the north of the adjacent A428, opposite Bourn Airfield, and further east, from Scotland Farm to the A1303/ A428 slip road, south of Park Farm before continuing south of the A428 to Coton. The pipeline originates at TL 3370 5990 and terminates at TL 4060 5900. The programme of works followed on from the results of a desk based assessment (DBA), (Appleby, G. A. and Beadsmoore, E. 2008), which identified the potential for prehistoric, Roman, Medieval and post-Medieval settlement activity. The evaluation confirmed these findings and identified four zones of significant archaeological activity. The excavation then expanded three of these zones into archaeological excavations, providing substantial evidence of Romano British (Areas 1 and 2), and Iron Age (Area 3) settlement. The forth area comprised of Late Neolithic/ Early Bronze Age and Romano British activity and was preserved in situ.

Archaeological field survey, comprising fieldwalking and metal detecting, was undertaken. The field survey identified three finds scatters representing two definite sites and one potential site. The sites comprise two Iron Age / Roman pottery scatters, one of which coincides with a cropmark visible on aerial photographs, and a prehistoric flint scatter.

This report is the assessment of the results from the fifth phase of an archaeological 'strip, map and sample' excavation. The project was undertaken at Mayton Wood, Buxton With Lammas, Norfolk between 9th September and 22nd September 2009 and was commissioned by Frimstone Ltd. The proposed quarry area (PQA) lies to the southeast of Buxton, 11.1km north of the centre of Norwich at NGR 624170 321440, more specifically this phase of excavation was centred at NGR 624137 321466. The programme of works followed on from a field survey (Beadsmoore, E. and Hall, A. 2003) and four previous phases of excavation (Patten, R. 2004, Bishop, B. 2005, Beadsmoore, E. 2007, Hutton, J. 2008). Previous excavations identified the potential for Prehistoric, Romano British, Saxon, Medieval, and post-Medieval activity. Phase 5 confirmed the presence of Saxon activity in the form of sixteen charcoal burning pits which occasionally appeared in pairs but were generally sporadically dispersed throughout the site. The creation of charcoal in such a way is thought to relate to either small scale industry or the production of fuel to be used at the nearby manor of Mayton Hall.

This archaeological desktop assessment was commissioned by Mike Liverman on behalf of Good Cambridge Pubs Ltd to assess the likely impact of development on a 895m2 site centred on TL 4603 5939, the Fleur Public House. Evaluation of the archaeological, historical and cartographic evidence shows the site to be located within an urban area of historical and architectural significance, dating from the 13th Century AD to the present date, with no archaeological features of note found within the immediate vicinity of or on the site.

An archaeological evaluation was undertaken by Cambridge Archaeological Unit (CAU) at King's Delph, to the south-west of Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire. The project was undertaken on behalf of SLR Consulting Ltd. for Hanson Building Products Ltd. and will form part of an overall Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed development. A programme of test pitting and trial trenching has refined our understanding of the palaeo-topography and environmental sequence at King's Delph, and identified a significant prehistoric landscape. An important assemblage of finds from a buried soil horizon in the west of the site represents activity dating from the Late Mesolithic to the Early Bronze Age, peaking in the Beaker period. In addition two preserved wooden stakes / posts have been dated to the late Neolithic and Beaker periods. Of greatest significance is the discovery of a previously unknown round barrow along with potentially associated features including a possible bank. Associated finds include Beaker period pottery and human remains. The evaluation results indicate an important prehistoric landscape is preserved beneath layers of peat and alluvial deposits at King's Delph. Furthermore, conditions encountered during the excavation suggest preservation, particularly of organic remains, is likely to be good where present.