Geophysical survey by A Bartlett of BCC, with a supplementary evaluation by P Jones of SCAU, in order to test the potential effectiveness of geophysical survey over the site. A number of magnetic anomalies were detected, although no corresponding archaeological features were revealed, suggesting that full geophysical survey of the site would not be productive. Subsequent evaluation involving the excavation of 464 trenches by A Taylor of TVAS in advance of possible mineral extraction revealed a wide range of finds and deposits. These comprised stray and residual finds of Upper Palaeolithic date; Mesolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Age flintwork; prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and medieval pottery, as well as occupation evidence of Bronze Age, Iron Age, Saxon, medieval and post-medieval date.