Medieval

1066-1600

Coldharbour Lane, Thorpe

Evaluation by J Robertson of SCAU, for RMC Aggregates (UK) Ltd, in advance of mineral extraction. Although no features of archaeological interest were revealed, a number of stray finds indicate activity relating to the prehistoric, Roman, possibly Saxon, and medieval periods. A watching brief was subsequently maintained on stripping of the first phase for extraction and a pit and possible post hole were recorded. Both features contained a mix of finds ranging from struck flints, through Saxon grass-tempered pottery to medieval and post-medieval pottery. (321

Eyhurst Golf Course, Chipstead

Evaluation and watching brief by G Pattison of SCAU, for C Bell (Tadworth) Ltd, as part of the construction of a golf course. No features were recorded during the evaluation, and the only finds were a couple of pieces of medieval pottery (Eyhurst Farm dates to the 14th century). A few pieces of struck flint were recovered during the watching brief. (314)

22-36 Bell Street, Reigate

A watching brief by J Stevenson of SCAU was maintained on the redevelopment of this site for Cooper Estates Ltd. The watching brief was not commissioned until the groundworks were well advanced. In the limited number of foundation trenches still open two Greensand walls were observed, which probably relate to a building of 13th or 14th century date; these are very probably walls identified in the 1988/9 excavation.

Town Hall, Reigate

A watching brief by SCAU, for Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, on the excavation of geotechnical test pits on the site of a proposed extension found one showing possible archaeological stratigraphy. A subsequent watching brief by D W Williams on the excavation of further test pits recorded what may be the line of the castle moat. A wide and shallow ditch is suggested, the silt of which contained 13th century pottery. To the east of this, traces of a 13th century plough soil were recorded. (321)

Castle Keep, Reigate

A watching brief was maintained by G Beresford, for Priestmere Properties, on the redevelopment of this site within the bailey of Reigate Castle, following an evaluation in 1994. The construction of the new building on piles meant that ground disturbance was limited, but evidence for a medieval rubble layer was recorded. Observation of works for a new access drive revealed a spur to the moat that is shown on 19th century maps. This feature was sealed below the bank adjoining the existing moat, demonstrating that at this point at least the bank is modern.

74-6 High Street, Reigate

A watching brief by D W Williams of work to this property, which cuts into the slope below the castle. Subsidence resulted in the destruction of a 19th century brick baking oven and a stone and brick revetment, before recording could take place, as well as the rear wall of this 16th-17th century building. Subsequent observation revealed a buried soil layer, which contained early Mesolithic flint blades and 13th century pottery, that had been disturbed by excavation, presumably for sand, at some point in the 13th century.

No.6 Slipshoe Street, Reigate

Evaluation by N Shaikhley of SCAU, for Mr Westwood, partly within the standing building, which is 16th century, in advance of building works. One trench to the rear of the building revealed a pit containing medieval pottery; within the building a rammed chalk floor, presumed to relate to the original occupation of the building, was revealed. A subsequent watching brief recorded little of archaeological interest. (314)

Land adjacent to Chapel Way, Burgh Heath

Evaluation and excavation by J Saunders of TVAS, for Linden Homes, of land to be residentially developed. A number of prehistoric flints were recovered, but the earliest features recorded date to the 1st - mid 2nd centuries AD and probably represent part of a field system. Also present was a pit containing mid-late 2nd century pottery, most of which was typical of a low status rural settlement. Two post-hole sized features, probably both Roman, contained cremated bone, analysis of which suggests they were sheep/goat.

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