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An archaeological evaluation was undertaken by Cambridge Archaeological Unit (CAU) Eye Hall Farm, Horningsea, Cambridgeshire (centred on TL 499636) between the 6th and 8th July 2010. The work was commissioned by Maple Arenas on behalf of Fiona Apthorp in advance of the proposed construction of a horse manage. Two trenches were machined, totalling 44.35m in length. A series of ditches, primarily dating to the Medieval or post-Medieval period were identified, including two which formed a possible enclosure. A small quantity of Medieval pottery was recovered alongside a small assemblage of animal bone Despite the location of the site, there was no evidence for Roman Pottery production, in connection with the Horningsea industry, with just a single, residual sherd of Roman pottery recovered.

An archaeological excavation was undertaken by Cambridge Archaeological Unit (CAU) in advance of sand, gravel and clay extraction at Hanson�s Must Farm Quarry, to the south-west of Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire (centred on TL 233 969). The project was undertaken on behalf of SLR Consulting Ltd. for Hanson Building Products Ltd. This report details the results of initial one hectare block of the Palaeochannel area. As part of an on-going programme of archaeological fieldwork the results of Phase II Palaeochannel Area investigations have the potential to add to our understanding of the prehistoric landscape of the Flag Fen basin.

A single test pit, measuring 2m by 2m in extent, was excavated in the car park of the Parkside Fire and Rescue station in July 2010 in advance of redevelopment. A relatively well preserved archaeological sequence was revealed, at the base of which a large quarry pit of medieval or earlier date was identified. This was overlain by a layer of ploughsoil containing post-medieval material, which was in turn sealed beneath the remnants of a 19th century formal garden. Finally, the sequence was capped by modern overburden, including material derived from the demolition of a prestigious 19th century villa.

Between 28th and 29th April 2010 an archaeological trench evaluation was undertaken at the Eurodix Depot site, Fengate nr. Peterborough on behalf of DTZ Ltd. The digging of two soakaway trenches allowed the examination of potential archaeological deposits. In both trenches layers of peat and buried soil were identified beneath modern clay levelling and hardcore, whilst in the soakaway excavation just north of the Racecourse Drain an archaeological feature was examined. This E-W ditch, perhaps part of a similarly aligned Iron Age - Early Roman field system identified just to the north of here, produced several sherds of Middle-Late Iron Age Scored Ware pottery, plus a useful environmental record from waterlogged deposits in its base. The plant remains included a wide array of arable weed seeds, chaff from crop processing waste, and some charred cereal grain including spelt wheat and barley

Between 21st and 23rd October 2008 an archaeological evaluation was undertaken in advance of gravel extraction on a 2.4 hectare plot of land located on the south side of Baston outgang Road opposite Baston Fen, Baston nr. Langtoft in Lincolnshire. Five 50m long trenches were dug to sample this area, but no archaeology, apart from a small undated pit or posthole and a possible ditch was found. Likewise the natural features such as the tree throws and palaeochannels contained no trace of archaeological remains (worked flint or flintworking waste).

This archaeological desk based assessment was commissioned by Morston Muckworks Limited to assess the potential impact of a proposed road development (centred on TF 6360 1880). The site is located approximately 2km southeast of the centre of King�s Lynn. Archival, aerial and cartographic sources demonstrate that the site is located in an area with known archaeology, including early prehistoric and Roman activity, and extensive Medieval and later agricultural features and drainage schemes.

This archaeological desktop assessment was requested by EDF Energy to assess the likely impact of the construction of a c. 2.67km power cable from Upper Shelton (NGR SP 987 430) to Marston Grid, Caulcott (NGR TL 006 432). Evaluation of the archaeological, historical, aerial and cartographic evidence shows the proposed cable crosses an area of prehistoric and Romano-British activity and areas of deserted Medieval settlement. Currently, the majority of the route consists of agricultural land and stands of woodland, with numerous boundaries pre-dating the inclosures of the 18th and 19th centuries.

This study has been commissioned by the King�s School, Ely, as part of detailed proposals for the redevelopment of the present drama and art blocks adjacent to the Hayward Theatre (Figure 1). Two issues are of principal interest: firstly the eastwards extension of the Hayward Theatre and reconstruction of the existing drama block on a larger building footprint and secondly the effect on the setting of the Grade II Listed southern boundary wall of the Bishop�s Palace. The objective of this study is to examine the probability of archaeological or historical remains occurring within the Proposed Development Area (PDA) and the likely effect of the construction proposals upon any such remains. The study sets the findings in the context of the area, and considers appropriate action based on the findings.

This study has been commissioned by Acorus, as part of detailed proposals for the redevelopment of the existing Poultry Farm recorded on development plans as Overcote Farm and known historically as White Bridge Farm. The objective of this study is to examine the probability of archaeological or historical remains occurring within the Proposed Development Area (PDA) and the likely effect of the construction proposals upon any such remains. The study sets the findings in the context of the area, and considers appropriate action based on the findings.

An archaeological evaluation consisting of 13 test pits was undertaken at the Selwyn Divinity School, Cambridge. These demonstrated that in the area of the building with basements archaeological features still survived, including human burials. In the area of the building without basements the construction of the Selwyn Divinity School appears to have caused relatively little disturbance of earlier archaeological deposits, indicating that there is a high probability of a good surviving sequence of early to mid 10th to early 19th century deposits.

This report outlines the programme of fieldwalking undertaken across the University Farm lands of northwest Cambridge. Conducted in the late autumn of 2008 following a 'targeted' preliminary-stage trial trenching programme, the work was conducted anticipating future University development within the area. A two-stage procedure was implemented: first, rapid 'reconnaissance-type' collection by David Hall to identified site scatters; this being following followed by intensive grid-collection by members of the Cambridge Archaeological Unit.

An archaeological evaluation was undertaken on land immediately in front of the Rosie Maternity Hospital, Cambridge, (TL 4650/5495), in January 2009 in advance of a planning application for the construction of an extension to the maternity unit.