Surrey Archaeological Society

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.

Partial excavation of an infilled well in the garden by the BSAG and CNHSS. The shaft was lined with hand made and mostly unfrogged bricks, suggesting the feature is late 18th/early 19th century in date. A cottage is first shown in this vicinity on a map of 1820. The well was infilled late in the 19th century.

Evaluation by M Dover of SCAU for Croudace Homes, of an area for residential development, revealed no features or find of archaeological interest, although the site appeared relatively undisturbed. (321)

Evaluation by M Dover of SCAU for Croudace Homes, of an area for residential development, revealed no features or find of archaeological interest, although the site appeared relatively undisturbed. (321)

A watching brief by M Saaler and J Matthews of the BSAG on works for a new extension to this building, which was originally part of the stable block of Caterham Court. Flint and mortar foundations and an earlier foundation trench were revealed, as well as a pebbled surface, all presumably relating to different phases of stable building. (303)

A watching brief by J Davison of CNHSS on the construction of a rear extension revealed no archaeological features, but a number of large blocks of chalk were seen - presumably relating to an earlier structure of some kind. One piece of medieval pottery and several sherds of probably 18th century red ware were recovered. In addition the presence of a quantity of iron slag and burnt shale and coal suggests iron working took place on the site at some point before the pub was built c 1880. The property was known as ‘The Smith’s Shop’ in 18th and 19th century documents.