20th century

1901-2000

Park Road and Woodmansterne Lane Junction, Banstead

Archaeological observations and recording by M Higgins of SCC prior to renovation of the 18th century well head structure revealed evidence of the incorrect reconstruction – by an early 20th century date – of the supporting structure to the roof over the well head.

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Rowly Drive, Rowly (centred)

Watching brief by T Munnery of SCAU during the excavations for a water pipeline. No finds or features of archaeological interest were revealed. A metal detector survey carried out simultaneously along the pipeline route recovered fragments of metalwork associated with the site of a German Junkers 88 aircraft, which was shot down and crashed nearby in April 1941. The actual site of the crash was, however, some distance from the pipeline route.

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Milton Court, Westcott Road, Dorking

Excavation of a test pit by B Fairs as part of the Time Team `Big Dig’ revealed finds presumably associated with the now demolished Milton Court Mill buildings that once existed on the site

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Hog’s Back

Excavation by NEHHAS adjacent to the course of a Second World War anti-tank ditch. No report or details of the results have been submitted.

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Glyn House, 15 Church Street, Ewell

Evaluation by Bryan Matthews of OA in advance of residential redevelopment exposed a number of features of Roman and prehistoric date, together with a 19th/20th century horse burial. The subsequent excavation is reported on elsewhere (SyAC 91, 187–216).

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Kiln Lane, Ewell

Observation of the excavation of a series of test pits by R Poulton of SCAU in advance of proposals to create a road crossing over the Epsom to Waterloo railway revealed evidence of extensive modern development.

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Thorne’s Flush, near Cranleigh

Excavation by Aviation Archaeology of the site of a Junkers 88, which crashed in 1941. The site had previously been excavated by a recovery team in the early 1970s. However, part of a smashed engine block was identified and removed.

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Charles Hill Cottages, Charleshill

Investigation by J and P Wardle and M Rubra of SyAS. A series of chalk and flint footings discovered by the owner, which appeared to be the remains of a fairly recent structure probably removed in the early 1960s, were examined. The property lies on the route of the GCHQ Stop Line, although there was no conclusive evidence for a military connection to the structure. (394)

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Bramley Grange, Bramley

Excavation by M Borrell and G Stonehouse of SyAS to attempt to locate an 18th century icehouse demolished together with Wonersh House in 1929. The work revealed substantial modern building debris, but no structural features.

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Godalming College, Godalming

Evaluation by M Dover of SCAU prior to residential development on the former playing fields. Only one feature (a probable wall foundation) of potential interest was revealed, although this was probably modern. The majority of the site had been disturbed previously by the creation of level surfaces for the playing fields.

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