The evaluation involved the mechanical excavation under archaeological supervision of ten 30m x 1.80m archaeological trial trenches targeted on both the geophysical anomalies and blank areas. Where necessary, surfaces were hand cleaned for examination and recording, deposits observed were recorded on standard pro-forma recording sheets. Full context descriptions are provided in the trench summary which is presented in Appendix 1 of the report. A digital colour photographic record was maintained, some of which is reproduced in Appendix 2 of the report as plates 1-26. All work was carried out according to the agreed Written Scheme of Investigation (Roberts 2025) and in accordance with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) standards and guidance for archaeological evaluations. The project was undertaken by James Roberts and Michael Blake. Trenches 1, 3 and 10 revealed furrows orientated east to west as indicated by the geophysical survey. A ceramic field drain and water pipe were also recognised (respectively in trenches 1 and 5) which significantly were not identified on the geophysical survey. The other anomalies shown on the survey were all geological origin and comprised of the mixed geology of gravels, sands and stone. No significant archaeological features were present within the evaluation trenches, and the results are presented with a high confidence rating.
Michael Blake (Thu,) studied this question.