Guildford Museum
Medieval and post-medieval finds discovered by GMVEU during refurbishment works. Two possible occupation layers were noted, one over a crushed chalk floor. The natural chalk had not been reached at 1.5m down. (282; 284)
Medieval
1066-1600
Castle Hill, Guildford
Research/training excavation continued, directed by Rob Poulton of SCAU, for SCC, SyAS, the Society of Antiquaries and others. The area outside the outer bailey ditch as found to have been extensively quarried for chalk. The resulting pits had subsequently been infilled and palace buildings constructed there c1200. Interesting finds included pieces of a medieval glass urinal from a garderobe shaft. (271) The 1993 season of excavation focused on the supposed line of the outer bailey ditch, but no trace of the feature was found, presumably because the ditch ran further to the east.
93-95 High Street, Guildford
Features identified as a possible medieval undercroft noted by GMVEU. (282)
83 High Street, Guildford
Identification by GMVEU of a 13th century barrel-vaulted undercroft with a 16th century timber-framed building above. The undercroft had a central doorway from the street and did not project above street level. A blocked door and window on the east side were also noted. (282; 284)
60 High Street, Guildford
Medieval material including 14th century Surrey whitewares and a Penn floor tile found in observation of building works by J Boas for Guildford Museum (September 1991). (282)
59 Quarry Street, Guildford
Observation of building works by GMVEU located the corner of a medieval chalk block wall and a pit containing early medieval pottery, daub and bone. (282)
Millmead Road, Guildford
Observation by GMVEU of the construction of a wet well by Guildford Borough Council and Thames Water Utilities located substantial quantities of worked timbers dated to the medieval period and thought to represent a wharf. Medieval and post-medieval leather, pottery and metal finds were recovered from the spoil. (282)
Grange Road, Tongham
Evaluation and subsequent formal excavation in advance of the Runfold diversion, part of the Blackwater Valley Route, by Graham Hayman of SCAU for SCC, recorded a range of features including ditches, postholes, pits and a small four-post structure. Provisional examination of the pottery suggests that features of Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman and medieval date were present. A few sherds of Saxon pottery were also discovered. (273)
South Park Farm, Grayswood
Report by G Turner on the completion of restoration work on the moat. Geophysical survey indicates structures on the western half of the island, probably the remains of the hall and ancillary structures, such as the kitchen; farm buildings, such as barns and granaries, were probably sited outside the island. Finds suggest the moat was occupied in the early 14th century. Documentary evidence suggests the site is that of the manor of Ashurst, which perhaps later declined to become the keeper’s lodge of Ashurst Park. (297; see report in SyAC 87, 127-145)
31 Lower Church Lane, Farnham
Building works within the standing building, which dates to the late 16th century, revealed a number of features subsequently recorded by D Graham. A small mortar-lined conical pit containing solidified lead was identified, presumably the remains of a furnace associated with lead working. No dating evidence was recovered, but the furnace must pre-date the standing building and appeared to be later than a stone floor, apparently of 13th century date, which was also recorded. From evidence elsewhere in the town, it is thought likely that the furnace dates to the early 16th century (292)
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