Intrusive groundworks were monitored and recorded, in order to identify archaeological finds and deposits. The groundworks were carried out under the constant supervision of the archaeologist. Plant was suitable for the task and was equipped with a toothless grading bucket. The planning permission provided for the excavation of service trenches; however, in the event, these were not required, as existing services were utilised for the new building. The watching brief identified natural gravel situated under Modern dumped layers, as well as numerous Modern services. The site was likely to have been previously stripped although, not necessarily heavily truncated below the top of the natural. No archaeological features, finds or deposits were present within the monitored area.