The evaluation comprised the excavation of 84 trenches each measuring 30m by 1.8m. All works were undertaken in accordance with the WSI (OA 2022). The trenches were lain out as shown in Figure 2 using a GPS with sub-15mm accuracy. The initial trench layout proposed 90 trenches including nine trenches in two fields located to the south-east. These nine trenches were excluded from the evaluation as the area has been removed from the proposed development site. Trenches 80-84, originally proposed with the excluded area, were relocated to the central field to help define the extent of exposed archaeology in this area. The southern end of Trench 44 was moved 15m to the east from the original layout to avoid a modern trackway. Trench 81 was extended partially to the south at its southwest end. The trenches were excavated using a 14t tracked 360� excavator fitted with a toothless bucket under the direct supervision of an archaeologist. Spoil was stored adjacent to, but at a safe distance from, the trench edges. Machining continued in even spits down to the top of the undisturbed natural geology. Once archaeological deposits were exposed, further excavation continued by hand. The exposed surface was sufficiently cleaned to establish the presence/absence of archaeological remains. All exposed archaeological features were investigated. Ditches that crossed multiple trenches were excavated in a least one trench. All features and deposits were issued with unique context numbers, and context recording was in accordance with established best practice and the OA field manual. Bulk finds were collected by context. Digital photos were taken of any archaeological features, deposits, trenches, and the evaluation work in general, and plans were produced using a GPS with sub-15mm accuracy. Sections of features were drawn at scales 1:20 and 1:10 where appropriate. The absolute height (m OD) of all principal strata and features, and the section datum lines, shall be calculated, and indicated on the drawings. Upon completion of the works and in agreement with Steven Weaver, Planning Archaeologist for OCC, the trenches were backfilled with the arisings in reverse order of excavation. Oxford Archaeology were commissioned by Bellway Homes Ltd to undertake an archaeological evaluation at the site of a proposed development to the north-east of Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The work comprised the excavation of 84 trenches and was carried out between 20th September and 14th October 2022. The...