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Cambridge Archaeological Unit carried out an archaeological evaluation by field survey on land at Mayton Wood, Buxton with Lammas in November 2003. The field survey was undertaken as a condition of Planning Permission. The aim of the survey was to establish the date and scope of archaeological material present in the ploughsoil; consequently the survey comprised a systematic programme of field walking and metal detecting over the whole area. The results of the survey revealed a low density of earlier Neolithic worked flint, particularly in the central section of the area under investigation. Later Neolithic/Early Bronze Age worked flint was also present, but more limited in quantity. Roman and medieval artefacts were scarce, but post medieval pottery, metalwork, glass and tile were recovered across the site.

An archaeological watching brief was undertaken between April and July 2003 during construction work at the former Cow and Calf Public House, Cambridge (TL 4441 5917). The work was carried out by Cambridge Archaeological Unit on behalf of Beechdale Homes Plc. The site lies at the centre of Roman and Medieval Cambridge on a prominent rise to the north of the River Cam. With the exception of medieval pits and later quarry pits, no archaeological features or deposits were identified, although some residual Roman and Medieval pottery as recovered from the quarry backfills.

Between the 2nd and 5th September 2003, the Cambridge Archaeological Unit (CAU) undertook an archaeological evaluation in land to the rear of 31 High Street, Sutton, Cambridgeshire (TL 4461/7881), in advance of the proposed redevelopment of the site. The evaluation was carried out in accordance with a specification of works and was monitored by the County Archaeology Office (CAO) of Cambridgeshire County Council.

Archaeological monitoring in advance of the replacement of the floor in Old Hall, Queens' College, Cambridge, was undertaken by Cambridge Archaeological Unit in late January and early February 2003. This provided the opportunity to record the vaulted cellars below the floor and revealed a sequence of deposits relating to their construction and subsequent alterations.

An archaeological test pit survey was undertaken by Cambridge Archaeological Unit on land off Mallory Road, Fengate in November and December 2003. The work was carried out on behalf of Bidwells Property Consultants and took place in conjunction with a geotechnical survey by Ground Engineering Ltd. Previous archaeological trial trenching on the site revealed important evidence of late Bronze Age, Iron Age and Roman occupation. It also uncovered extensive 19th century quarrying, the extent of which was not defined. The current survey aimed to identify those parts of the site that were not quarried thus locating areas of potential archaeological survival.

18 sites were evaluated between Swavesey and Trumpington on the route of the proposed Cambridgeshire Guided Busway between Huntingdon and Trumpington. The majority of the sites revealed negligible archaeological remains, but sites dating to a number of periods were found. Late Bronze Age/Early Iron Age features were discovered at Longstanton Park & Ride and Balancing Pond 4 and Iron Age/Romano- British features were found at Construction Route 4, Balancing Pond 7 and the Addenbrooke's Link. Medieval features were found at Swavesey Track North, Swavesey Kiss & Ride and Histon Stables Access. The most significant sites are the Late Bronze Age/Early Iron Age ditches at Balancing Pond 4, the 2n d to 4t h century settlement at Addenbrooke's Link, which compliments the recently excavated Late Iron Age/Early Roman site at Downing College Sports Field, the Medieval activity at Swavesey, which partially relates to the Priory and has waterlogged remains, and possibly the Medieval burial and well at Histon Stable Access.

Cambridge Archaeological Unit carried out an archaeological evaluation on land at Manor Farm, Holywell in January 2004. The evaluation was undertaken as a condition of Planning Permission. The aim of the evaluation was to establish the presence, date, scope and extent of any subsoil archaeological features, and consequently comprised a systematic programme of trial trenching over the whole area. The evaluation revealed one undated posthole and comparatively recent animal bone pits dating to within the last few hundred years.

This desktop assessment has been commissioned by Hanson Aggregates Ltd. in advance of the proposed extension of Earith Quarry and follows directly on from two earlier Desktop Studies for the Colne Fen area. The study area discussed here includes parts of ambits of the previous two reports, but also covers substantial new areas to the east and west of the current gravel quarry.

Between the 19th and 27th January 2004, the Cambridge Archaeological Unit (CAU) undertook an archaeological evaluation at Trinity Hall Playing Fields, Storey�s Way, Cambridge (TL 5438/2594), in advance of the proposed development of student accommodation on the site. The evaluation was carried out in accordance with a specification of works and was monitored by the Development Control Office of Cambridgeshire County Council.

Archaeological evaluation by trial trenching was undertaken by a team from Cambridge Archaeological Unit on 55h of land north of Broom Grange, Bedfordshire (TL 1809 4360) in November and December 2003. This followed initial investigations by aerial photographic and geophysical survey and aimed to determine presence, absence, date, extent, state of preservation and significance of any subsoil archaeological features. The evaluation was commissioned by Tarmac Southern Ltd at the request of the Bedfordshire County Archaeological Officer as part of an Environmental Impact Assessment. Seven concentrations of archaeology were identified (Sites 1-7), dating from the Neolithic to the Saxon period.

An evaluation and watching brief at Sawston Police Station revealed the remains of two ditched enclosures, which may be Roman military camps, and a subsequent road junction, both probably dating to the 1st century AD. Additionally evidence of Neolithic and Late Bronze Age/Early Iron Age activity and a Medieval agricultural headland were identified.

A programme of archaeological investigations, ranging from watching brief to full excavation, was carried out at Babraham Research Campus. Evidence for continuous activity on this site from the Roman period up until the modern day was recovered. A single 5th to mid 8th century sunken-featured building was excavated leading to the recovery of a high quality early 6th century square headed brooch. The use of the river as a mode of transport in the 10th/11th centuries was suggested by the discovery of a possible �hard�. Numerous ditches and gullies forming part of the Medieval field system were excavated, the preservation of which can be seen in the field systems within the modern landscape around Babraham. Activities associated with the landscaping of the formal gardens in the 17th century were identified in the form of a terrace. The latest phase of activity recorded was dated to the 19th century where the re-landscaping of the formal gardens was identified through the excavation of paths and planting trenches.