An archaeological evaluation was undertaken at South Willesborough near the banks of the East Stour river in advance of possible housing construction works. The work found evidence of occupation near the edge of the river. Two features at the site produced struck flint thought to date to the late Neolithic/early Bronze Age. Pottery discovered at the site has been tentatively dated to the early Iron Age. It is thought that the finds and features at the site, including pits containing charcoal and burnt flint, represent seasonal occupation at an advantageous location in close proximity to the river.