This report sets out the results of an Archaeological Watching Brief that was carried out in January 2012, during the groundwork's associated with the erection of a four bedroomed detached dwelling with detached garage on land to the rear of Fangdale Cottage, Main Street, Hovingham, North Yorkshire (SE 66729 75838). The Watching Brief was undertaken to fulfil an archaeological condition attached to the Planning Application Consent (Ref: 10/00005/FUL). All the groundwork's associated with the construction of a four bedroom residential dwelling were undertaken under archaeological supervision. All excavations were undertaken using a back acting mechanical excavator under close archaeological supervision. No archaeological features, deposits or finds were encountered during the Archaeological Watching Brief.