The Woodchurch Big Dig was a community archaeology project conducted by Big Heritage C.I.C. on behalf of Woodchurch Church of England Primary School. The public element of the project commenced in October 2016 and concluded at the end of June 2017. Excavation was undertaken between 7th October and 3rd of November 2016. The project was a test pitting exercise focused on the historic core of Woodchurch (NGR SJ 27584 86871). Fifteen test pits were excavated, supported by geophysical survey. These were undertaken in residential and business premises.