Surrey Archaeological Society

A watching brief by D Saich of SCC on the construction of new stables revealed a very truncated pit or ditch densely packed with brick, tile, animal bone, oyster shells and occasional pieces of glass. The handmade bricks and flat tiles suggest they may date as early as the 16th century. (304)

Observation of geotechnical trial pits by D Tyler of AOC, for the school, in an area of playing fields proposed for new buildings, revealed no features or finds of archaeological interest, although the site appeared relatively undisturbed.

Evaluation by SutAS of land on the edge of the village, in advance of residential development, for Linden Homes (south east) Ltd. No archaeological features or finds earlier than 19th century were found.

A watching brief by J Saunders of TVAS was maintained on the construction of a replacement hall and associated works. The foundation trenches for the hall were too shallow to affect any archaeological deposits. A service trench cut through the boundary bank to the south; no dating evidence for the bank’s construction was recovered and no trace of an associated ditch was seen. (319)

Evaluation by M Davies for SyAS, incorporating a geophysical survey by the Bartlett-Clark Consultancy, of a site identified from aerial photographs by J Hampton in 1992. The geophysical survey confirmed the presence of buildings, which were subsequently tested by trial excavation. A villa and separate bath house, occupied from the 2nd to 4th centuries AD, but badly plough damaged, were revealed.

Interim report received on the survey of these limeworks by N Catford and M Tadd of SIHG and Subterranea Britannica in 1994-5. Apart from the main bank of draw kilns, a pair of rare ‘Brockham kilns’ were also recorded.

A watching brief by J Stevenson of SCAU was maintained on the construction of a swimming pool, for Mr & Mrs Burchell, in an area where Neolithic flints have previously been recorded. No features or finds of archaeological interest were noted. (321)

Evaluation by R Poulton of SCAU, for Crystal Palace FC, in advance of the construction of a number of pitches. No features or finds of archaeological interest were recorded. (314)

Evaluation by J Pine of TVAS, for the Diocese of Southwark, of a site for residential development, revealed no features or finds of archaeological interest.

A watching brief by the BSAG on works for a new extension to the rear of this 15th century building revealed a brick floor of probably 16th or 17th century date.