Surrey Archaeological Society

Evaluation by P Jones of SCAU for J P Whelan Ltd, of land west of the former Mayes Place, followed on from evaluation of part of the redevelopment site in 1993. Undisturbed stratigraphy was recorded, but the only find of interest was a broken flint blade.

Evaluation by J Robertson of SCAU, for the Trustees of the Harmon Atwood Charities, in advance of the construction of a new residential block. During excavation of trial trenches fragments of roof tile were frequently observed, and two struck flint flakes and several sherds of pottery of 17th/18th century date were recovered from the spoil.

Watching brief during the excavation of footings for a new house and garage, undertaken for Longshaw Estates by J Robertson of SCAU. No features or finds of archaeological interest were recorded.

Watching brief by M Dover and G Pattison of SCAU, on behalf of Fuller, Smith and Turner plc, did not reveal any features or finds of archaeological interest.

Evaluation by G Hayman of SCAU for Hepworth Minerals & Chemicals Ltd, of two areas proposed for mineral extraction, following on from fieldwalking of one of the areas (centred TQ 333 517). The fieldwalking exercise recovered medieval and post-medieval material, as well as a quantity of prehistoric flint. Evaluation of this area recovered a few more stray finds and revealed the remains of a substantial hearth or kiln apparently of post-medieval date, a sand quarry of post-medieval date, and a couple of ditches and a posthole that contained prehistoric material.

Evaluation by G Hayman of SCAU for Reality Homes, of a site within the village and known to have been occupied by almshouses in the 19th century, found no trace of former buildings.

A watching brief by S Dyer of SCAU for Churchod & Co identified the remains of a kiln of unknown purpose close to the street frontage. The upper part of the kiln contained bricks of 18th or 19th century date. (289)

A watching brief by S Dyer of SCAU for Allen Edwards Ltd, during groundworks for a new golf course, recorded no features or finds of archaeological interest. Trial trenching on the former farm site (SU 917 638) found no evidence for earlier buildings, although the farm is thought to have originated in the medieval period. (289)

Further excavation by G Cole for SHAHT. Additional features associated with the post-medieval tanning yard were recorded, as well as a number of features, including a possible cremation of Roman date. (290, 301)

Evaluation by G Hayman of SCAU for SCC’s Resources Dept, of land for residential development in an area where several crop marks have been recorded. Undisturbed stratigraphy was recorded, but no features or finds of archaeological interest were found.