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An archaeological evaluation of Bradley Fen has traced elements of Bronze Age settlement, a Roman road and parts of a Roman fieldsystem. Echoing work carried out immediately to the east at Stonald Field, the site presented an opportunity to investigate the relationship between contemporary prehistoric occupation and Whittlesey's western fen-edge. The new Roman road represents an alternative route of the Fen Causeway that corresponds with a trackway earthwork north of Moreton's Learn.

This desk-based assessment was commissioned by Manifest UK Ltd, in advance of a planning application relating to the proposed development of the site for housing and industrial use. The development area, which covers 70.58 hectares, is located at Fairstead, on the south-eastern outskirts of King's Lynn, Norfolk (centred T F 640 190). The aim of this study is to evaluate the possible extent and nature of archaeology within the site, in order to assess the impact of any future development. It includes a review of the Sites and Monuments Record along with other documents pertaining to the area. An assessment of the aerial photographic evidence was undertaken by Rog Palmer of Air Photo Services.

Two evaluation trenches, each measuring 3m x 1.5m, were hand-excavated in advance of the proposed construction of an extension to the Hoyle Building (TL43155945) on the University of Cambridge Madingley Rise Site. In both, large backfilled pits were partially revealed, probably associated with the gravel quarrying known to have taken place in the locality from the medieval period, if not earlier. While the pitting in one trench was clearly 18th-19th century in date, the backfill in the other trench contained sherds of exclusively Iron Age pottery (both Late and Early). Although the excavated area was small and the features consequently difficult to interpret, and residuality cannot be ruled out, this material at least confirms the presence of later prehistoric occupation in a location that more circumstantial evidence has long suggested may have been an important focus of early settlement in the area.

The site is located immediately outside the defences of the 4th century Roman town of Cambridge, but some projections of the circuit suggest it may cut across the north- western corner of the site. Other Roman finds have been made in the vicinity, including a substantial bank immediately to the south. The proximity of the site to the Cambridge Watercourse and the finds of a late Saxon waterfront on the opposite bank of the Cam may indicate activity of that period is found. There was little activity in the site area during the Medieval period, with the site still fields in 1688. Between 1688 and 1798 a Toll House was built on or close to the south-west corner of the site. Nineteenth century extraction for brick making means that there will be no archaeological remains on the eastern part of the site

During March 2000, observations were carried out on groundworks within a small, enclosed yard to the rear of No. 1 St. Mary's Passage, Auntie's Teashop. The works consisted of the demolition and subsequent reinstatement of the single storey kitchen block, due to subsidence, and the incorporation of replacement drainage. Due to the sites central location within the medieval town and the results of previous work in the immediate surrounding area, a series of visits to observe the groundworks were required. The nature of the works that took place within the yard posed limited threat to any below ground archaeology due to the limited penetration below the existing ground surface. And the only deposits exposed were of a later 19th or 20th century relating to the construction of the earlier kitchen block. No archaeological features or finds were recorded from the drainage works and it is unlikely that there is surviving archaeology within these upper levels criss-crossed by the services.

This excavation was carried out on behalf of Trinity College, Cambridge by members of Cambridge Archaeological Unit (CAU), during late July and early August 2000. A sondage measuring 1.70m square by approximately 1.30m depth was hand excavated through the cellar floor below the southern end of the Great Hall. This investigation was in advance of the construction of a 2.00m square by 1.50m deep lift pit, part of the redevelopment of the lift system from the kitchens to the Great Hall above. 12th and 13th century material was retrieved. Even though residual in nature, such evidence is important, suggesting activity within the immediate area during this period. No in situ structural evidence was encountered during the excavation, with the exception of the existing wall foundation. With the gravel extraction activity, this suggests that this was open ground during this earliest phase. The build up of garden soil in later centuries again suggests these are �back yard� deposits, to the exterior of the Michael House Hall. The lack of any Saxo-Norman or earlier features may well be the result of truncation by these later quarry pits. The sequence of garden soil with earlier and later phases of gravel extraction fits well into the broader picture provided by the other archaeological work at Trinity.

This desktop study has been commissioned by Gardiner and Theobold Management Services on behalf of the Fitzwilliam Museum to assess the likely archaeological impact of the proposed courtyard development with associated groundworks to the Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street, Cambridge. The area of development which will affect any archaeology present is centred on TL 44980 57817. This desktop assessment aims to collate and consider the currently available information relating to the archaeology and history of the study area, thus enabling an assessment of the archaeological potential and likely survival of such remains in the vicinity of the development.

An archaeological evaluation was undertaken in advance of the proposed development of two fields at Norwich Road, Kilverstone on the north-eastern outskirts of Thetford, Norfolk (centred TL 8840 8385). Sixteen trenches were excavated, within which several areas of archaeological interest were identified. In the SE field (SMR 34489), a cluster of Neolithic pits was revealed. In addition, towards the north of this field, three trenches contained evidence of Iron Age and Romano-British settlement. In the NW field (SMR25763), an area of in situ Neolithic flint knapping debris was uncovered, preserved underneath what may be medieval ridge and furrow. To the north of this, a post-medieval �Suffolk Type� brick kiln was revealed.

The excavation of a major multi-period settlement complex (Site IV) and, Site III, probably some manner of Romano-British agricultural structure (i.e. animal pen), is reported. Aside from a Bronze Age ring-ditch (subsequently preserved in situ and therefore largely left unexcavated), the main occupation on Site IV is of Middle to Late Iron Age date. Including a possible square barrow (an inhumation was recovered nearby), at least 20 roundhouses of this date were excavated; two cremations were also recovered. The Iron Age settlement was crossed by later fieldsystem boundaries relating to the extensive Roman settlements known to lie on the terrace, and three roundhouses - of 'out-field' association (i.e. non- residential) - can also be attributed to this later usage.

This desktop study has been commissioned by the architects John Miller & Partners on behalf of Newnham College, University of Cambridge, to assess the likely archaeological impact of the proposed re-development of part of the Library at Newnham College, Cambridge (TL 44167 57869). The development will demolish part of the early 1960s extension to the Library. This desktop assessment aims to collate and consider the currently available information relating to the archaeology and history of the study area, thus enabling an assessment of the archaeological potential and likely survival of such remains in the area of development.

A trench-based archaeological evaluation was carried out on the site previously occupied by the Cow and Calf Public House. The site lies within the 4th century walled town of Cambridge and close to the line of one of the principal streets. Three main phase of archaeological remains were uncovered: 1st century Romano-British pits and cess pits, 15th/16th century gravel quarrying and metalworking, and 17th/18th century levelling of the site. A large Roman-British finds assemblage was recovered both in situ from Roman features and as residual material in the subsequent gravel pits.

An archaeological evaluation was undertaken in advance of the proposed extension of Eyebury Quarry at Tanholt Farm, south-east of the village of Eye, Peterborough (centred TF 243 024). Seventeen trenches were excavated, all of which contained archaeological features. Although the site as a whole was characterised by a distinct paucity of artefacts, most features were dateable either to the Bronze Age of the Romano-British period; in addition a few Post-Medieval field boundaries were recovered. The densest concentration of Bronze Age features - field boundaries, pits and a probable settlement � lay towards the east of the site, although traces of prehistoric archaeology appeared right across the investigation area. The Romano- British features were mostly concentrated towards the west, near the Archaeological Conservation Zone, and included numerous co-axial field ditches and a metalled trackway.