Wokingham Major Highways Programme - South Wokingham Distributor Road - Phase 2. Archaeological Evaluation

Wessex Archaeology was commissioned by Balfour Beatty, on behalf of Wokingham Borough Council ('the client'), to undertake an archaeological evaluation of a parcel of land to the south of Wokingham, located around Finchampstead Road (NGR 482954 167870 to 480933 167875). The archaeological evaluation comprised the investigation and recording of 8 trial trenches and was undertaken between 10 April and 25 April 2025. The archaeological evaluation comprised the investigation and recording of 8 trial trenches and was undertaken between 10 April and 25 April 2025. One of the eight excavated trial trenches contained archaeological features and deposits, indicating a limited presence of archaeological remains across the site. The uncovered features comprised two charcoal burning pits and remain of uncertain date.