Land north-west of the Football Ground, Stillington Lane, Easingwold, North Yorkshire. Archaeological Evaluation by Trial Trenching

Twelve trenches were excavated, at agreed locations and in accordance with the Written Scheme of Investigation. All trenches measured 25m by 2m. The trenches were targeted by using the geophysical survey in order to assess the entire development area as best as possible. The evaluation trenches were stripped of overburden by a 14 tonne 360o tracked mechanical excavator, fitted with a 2m toothless bucket, operating under close archaeological supervision. Machining ceased at the top of archaeological or natural deposits. The exposed surfaces were cleaned by shovel, hoe or trowel as appropriate During the excavation a number of land drains and services were revealed but no archaeological features were encountered. It is thought that the geophysical anomalies were associated with these along with variations in the natural deposits. No finds or soil samples were collected.