Wessex Archaeology was commissioned by Kier Infrastructure UK, on behalf of National Grid to undertake an archaeological watching brief during ground works associated with improvements at a substation on the south side of the Old Dawlish Road, north-east of Lears Copse, 760 m east of the village of Kennford, South Devon. The site covered an area of approximately 0.75 ha centred on NGR 292350, 86456. The watching brief comprised the observation of all mechanical excavations within the development area. One of the excavated areas contained archaeological features and deposits (Area 11), comprising three small undated pits. A sheep burial, relating to recent agricultural activity was also identified and left in-situ.