Wessex Archaeology was commissioned to conduct an archaeological watching brief to monitor drainage works related to the construction of a new self-build single storey family dwelling and associated landscaping. The works to be monitored covered an area of 0.28 ha centred on NGR 340405 157571, at the Oaks, Max Mill Lane, Winscombe, Somerset. From monitoring of the foundation trenching and examination of the construction area, no archaeological deposits or features were present at the site. No finds or artefacts were recovered from the site, with only obviously modern building materials present within the upper deposits.