Surrey Archaeological Society

Excavation by P M G Jones for SCC and Central Union Property Group revealed the rear of early-mid Flavian building evidence along the High Street edge. This was succeeded by a complex of buildings and refloorings at least to the late 2nd century. Buildings were apparently always of timber. There was evidence for flooding in the mid 2nd century. Other features included ovens, hearths, wells and pits. The site was covered by blackearth in the 4th century with some floor levels as yet undated. Saxon and medieval evidence

Excavation and site observation by P M G Jones for SCC and McKay Securities in advance of redevelopment examined a site at the confluence of the Thames and the Colne (as it existed from the late RB to the end of the Medieval period). Prehistoric peats and clays were found, cut by a late 1st or early 2nd century RB ditch containing leather offcuts and articles; any other RB levels must have been destroyed by later flood action .

Observation of redevelopment by P M G Jones for SCC and Cadbury revealed no features of interest.

Observation of initial phases of gravel extraction by S P Dyer for SCC and Greenham Construction Materials Ltd with no result.

Excavation by R J Poulton for SCC, Runnymede BC and HBMC on the site of the ovens known from previous excavations, to test the possibility of public display. The ovens were located , more of the ?precinct wall, previously found , was discovered and the Saxo-Norman levels were again located.

Observation of gravel working by S P Dyer for SAFG located 13 wooden piles and possible IA pottery

Excavation by S P Dyer for SAFG in advance of redevelopment revealed a continuation of the multi period site at Petters Sports Field. Prehistoric worked flints, BA pottery, an IA terret (identified by the BM), a few sherds of probable IA pottery and mixed RB pottery were found in a buried river channel. The previously postulated RB road could not be located and the evidence suggested that it had not existed.

Observation of topsoil stripping and gravel extraction by S P Dyer for SCC and Hall Aggregates revealed a buried river channel.

A sherd of possible BA pottery noted by D W Williams after topsoil stripping.

Fragment of moulded stone, apparently an arch voussoir, probably from Reigate Castle, recorded by D W Williams for HAG. It was found a few years ago. Other stones probably from the castle, from the Old Vicarage site, are also noted. (234)