Two trial-trenches were machine-excavated under the supervision of a CAT archaeologist. Trench T1 was 5m long by 1.8m wide and trench T2 was 10m long by 1.8m wide. The aims of the archaeological evaluation were to record the extent of any surviving archaeological deposits and to assess the archaeological potential of the site to allow the CBCAA to determine if further investigation is required. An archaeological evaluation (two trial-trenches) was carried out at Rowhedge Recreation Ground, Rectory Road, Rowhedge, Essex in advance of the construction of a new multi-use gaming area. The site lies to the north of the site of a deserted medieval village, and in the midst of several cropmark complexes. Despite being situated in an archaeologically-sensitive area, however, no archaeological remains were encountered.