A trench evaluation was carried out by AC archaeology in connection with a forthcoming planning application for the development of the site. The site is situated adjacent to the section of the course of the Roman road between Exeter and Honiton, which follows the route of the former A30 immediately to the south of the site. Three trenches each measuring 30m by 1.8m were excavated. No significant archaeological features or deposits were present; a simple deposit sequence was exposed consisting of agricultural soils overlying natural subsoil.