This report sets out the results of an Archaeological Strip and Record that was carried out on the 29th January 2014 during the groundworks associated with the erection of an extension to the existing lean to building on land at Old Orchard Farm, Hillam Road, Gateforth, North Yorkshire, (SE 454658 429188). The Strip and Record was undertaken to fulfil an archaeological condition attached to the Planning Application Consent (Ref: 2013/0111/FUL). The groundworks for the new general purpose agricultural storage building on site, associated with the development, had been undertaken prior to planning and checked by a Local Planning Officer during the application process. No archaeological features, finds or deposits were encountered during the Strip and Record.