An archaeological evaluation (four trial-trenches) and excavation carried out as per the conditions stated in the project brief and wsi. An archaeological evaluation (four trial-trenches) and subsequent excavation was carried out on land at Croft End, Molehill Green, Takeley, Essex in advance of the construction of four new dwellings with associated groundworks. Two pits and a natural feature were excavated. Pottery retrieved from the larger pit was of a possible Bronze Age date.