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Between the 11 and 18 June 2003, the Cambridge Archaeological Unit carried out an archaeological investigation in the gardens behind Sunnyside House (Magdalene College), Chesterton Lane, Cambridge (TL 44721 59228) in advance of the development of a car park and student accommodation.

One trench was opened to the rear of Tyndale House, Selwyn Gardens, Cambridge. A late Iron Age/early Roman ditch was discovered that may relate to an unknown settlement in the vicinity.

A desk based assessment was carried out for land at Wigmore Farm, Godmanchester on the request of Westbury homes. There was no recorded evidence of archaeology on the site itself. In the surrounding area, a small amount of evidence for prehistoric activity is noted. Extensive Romano-British activity is recorded to the north and east of the site adjacent to Ermine Street and the Roman town of Godmanchester. Medieval agricultural activity is noted in fields bordering either side of the site. Evidence from historic maps and a site visit, suggests that part of the site was at one time used for gravel extraction. An excavation in neighbouring fields found extensive evidence of post-medieval quarrying and little evidence of archaeology surviving beneath Medieval ridge and furrow.

This archaeological study updates that carried out in 1997 ahead of the initial planning application for the Grand Arcade Development in Cambridge. In the intervening period four phases of field evaluation and monitoring have been carried out which directly relate to the archaeological survival model developed in the earlier study. There have also been changes to the proposed development that necessitate a new planning application. The structure of the report has been modified for clarification and a clearer definition of the broader archaeological context of the development. The proposal is for redevelopment in the Robert Sayles/Lion Yard area of Cambridge (roughly centred at TL451 583). The main focus is the block of land of which the proposed scheme boundary encloses about 70%. This is referred to throughout the study as the Lion Yard Block and is bounded to the north by Petty Cury, to the west by Corn Exchange Street, to the south by Downing Street and to the east by St. Andrew's Street. The reorientated St. Tibb's Row splits the southern half of the block in two.

One trench was opened in the grounds to the rear of Hill�s Road Sixth Form College. Probable 19th century quarrying activity was observed, but no features of archaeological interest.

This Archaeological Desk Based Assessment was commissioned by Babraham Bioscience Technologies. It relates to the Babraham Research Campus, an area of approximately 23.8 hectares. The proposed development area (PDA) lies to the north and west of the present day village, centred NG 551100 / 25060. The topographical setting within the Granta river valley would have made this an attractive and preferred site for settlement throughout the past. The study reveals the potential for encountering archaeology of the Roman and Medieval periods, the latter associated with the former village relocated during the sixteenth century. There is also evidence to suggest that Prehistoric and Saxon archaeology may well be present. The emparkment of this area throughout recent centuries means that much of the PDA will have escaped the damaging effects of modern ploughing. However, landscaping and small scale quarrying throughout the Post Medieval period may have disturbed some of the earlier archaeology.

From July 2002 to March 2003 an archaeological watching brief was undertaken at numbers 13-22 King�s Parade, Cambridge. The work was carried out during the large-scale refurbishment of the existing buildings, installation of services, and redevelopment of the rear yard areas. Working closely together with the contractors Bluestone, exposures of archaeological interest were made available for record prior to destruction or shielding. Cellaring and recent services have disturbed a significant proportion of earlier archaeology, however where intact, the results demonstrate a complex and deep sequence of deposits dating from 12th century onwards. Large scale pitting, possibly for gravel extraction, smaller refuse pits, floors, yard surfaces and some structural traces were observed. The results complement the various investigations already carried out within the vicinity and further our understanding of urban development within this central area of Cambridge.

Between the 13th and 18th August 2003, the Cambridge Archaeological Unit conducted an archaeological evaluation in the grounds of Jesus College, Cambridge (NGR 545116/259058). The fieldwork was undertaken anticipating the construction of a new Maintenance Workshop and Gardener�s Compound. The c. 580sqm plot lies on second terrace gravels just above the floodplain of the River Cam immediately exterior to the historical core of Cambridge (TL 45526191). It falls in the northwest quarter of the College�s grounds, away from any known early College and/or Nunnery buildings. Four linear features were recovered, one being a probable ditch terminus. Two of these were definitely of post-Medieval date, with the other two being of Iron Age attribution. The depth of the topsoil was consistent across the site.

Three trenches were opened in the grounds of Haslingfield Manor, Cambridgeshire, following geophysical survey. The evaluation demonstrated that the ground plan of the Elizabethan Manor and associated features may still be well preserved, at least in part. Beneath this lay Medieval deposits, indicating high-status domestic occupation from the 12th century onwards. The depth of Medieval archaeology was impressive, with natural deposits not reached in any of the three trenches.

The objective of this report is to examine the probability of archaeological remains occurring within the proposed development site and to assess the likely impact of the development upon any such remains. The study sets the findings in the context of the relevant legislation, both national and local.

Two trenches were opened in the former Wood Street car park, in the centre of Huntingdon. Both trenches contained archaeological remains, of which Trench 2 revealed stratigraphic evidence for a concentrated period of settlement on this site in the post-Conquest period. The archaeological evidence recovered corroborates the known historical sources for the rise and fall in Huntingdon�s Medieval economy.

This report summarises the results of an investigation into the nature and depth of deposits at the Old Sewage Treatment Works, Fengate, Peterborough, carried out between 19.08.03 and 22.08.03. The survey comprised a total of ten Auger points (A�J) using a hand-Auger fitted with a Edelman head. The results have been combined with previous investigations carried out by the CAU and by LBH Wembley.