Evaluation by S Wallis of TVAS revealed that the northern part of the development site had been significantly truncated in the past, possibly to create adequate drainage for the nearby playing field.
Historic building assessment by M Higgins of SCC of a 15th century Wealden hall house of four bays, including a single-bay open hall and cross entry, with a ceiling/first floor added in the 16th century. The open hall includes an internal jetty.
Evaluation by P Capps of WA revealed no archaeological finds or features. Anomalies previously identified by geophysical survey were revealed to be modern land drains and their associated cuts.
Evaluation by W Weller of SCAU revealed a small posthole of indeterminate date and some 20th century disturbance and formation layers associated with the recently closed A3 road. No archaeological finds or features were observed.