Surrey Archaeological Society

Watching brief by D and A Graham of SyAS. Evidence for extensive terracing of the site in a period pre-dating the construction of the existing building (which dates to c1729) was noted. No evidence for any earlier activity was present.

Watching brief by N Randall of SCAU during geotechnical works. The exercise was limited and no features of archaeological significance were encountered, although the recovery of a small number of possible Neolithic flints was suggestive of activity of this period in the area.

Soil stripping, mapping and sampling by J Warrender of KAP, a continuation of archaeological monitoring that commenced in 2010. A single pit containing no dating evidence, but characteristic of a modern, probably 20th century feature, was revealed.

Monitoring by Z Pozorski of AS undertaken during floor level reduction within a timber-framed structure believed to be largely of 15th and 16th century date, with 19th and 20th century alterations, but the core of which is thought to be medieval. The monitoring revealed earlier floor layers, and the remains of a hearth constructed of peg tiles dated to the 15th and 17th centuries. Historic building recording undertaken by M Higgins of SCC during refurbishment and extension revealed the two earliest phases of its development to be c1425 and c1475.

Geophysical survey and standing remains recording by D Calow, A Hall and N Cowlard of SyAS. The geophysical survey was hampered by tree cover, but confirmed the existence of a second building to the east and suggested a series of hitherto unknown anomalies that might represent ditches, as well as indicating that demolition deposits could extend over a considerable area.

Historic building assessment by M Higgins of SCC of the small L-shaped two-storey dwelling with an attached single-storey agricultural building.

Historic building assessment by M Higgins of SCC of what was once a stable with hayloft above and of probable 18th century date.

Historic building assessment by M Higgins of SCC of the possibly late 16th century building.

Evaluation by K Grant of ASE revealed evidence of previous truncation across the site, but no finds or features of archaeological interest related to either medieval backland or other activity.