A total of 65 trenches were proposed to be investigated across the site. However, Trenches 1-10 and 61-65 were not excavated during the evaluation, as it was not possible to access the fields in which the trenches were located. It has been agreed with Emma Hancox, Archaeological Advisor to WFDC, that excavation of these trenches can be undertaken at a later date as a condition of any granted planning permission. The evaluation comprised the excavation of 50 trenches (Trenches 11-60), measuring 50m by 1.8m, equating to a c 1.7% sample of the site. The trenches were positioned to substantiate the results of the geophysical survey, enabling the investigation of geophysical anomalies and to confirm the absence of archaeological remains in areas suggested to be devoid of features Preceding geophysical survey of the proposed development site in 2020 detected a number of geophysical anomalies suggestive of post-medieval/modern agricultural activity and a large subrectangular anomaly of undetermined origin within the 27.01ha Phase 1 site. A total of 50 trenches were investigated on site, of which 12 trenches were found to contain archaeological remains comprising ditches and a possible ditch/pit. A moderately good correlation between the results of the geophysical survey and evaluation was demonstrated. Evidence of medieval occupation activity was concentrated in the south-east corner of the site. Two ditches defined a large subrectangular enclosure, one of which truncated a possible ditch/pit. Small quantities of medieval domestic pottery, including a nearcomplete cooking pot, and roof tile fragments, as well as fired clay and charcoal suggesting a dump of burnt waste material, are indicative of medieval occupation on or very near this area of the site. No structural features were identified within the enclosed area. Remains of post-medieval/modern agricultural activity were revealed and include a ditch that is likely to have formed part of Lord Foley's Irrigation Scheme. Former field boundary ditches, a former mill leat and land drains are also demonstrative of continued agricultural land use.