Surrey Archaeological Society

Fieldwalking, field reconnaissance, geohysical survey, and monitoring of groundworks by NA in advance of, and during, the creation of new pipeline. Awaiting report on fieldwork.

Survey undertaken under the direction of C Currie of CKCA, as part of the Community Archaeology Project, for SCC and SyAS, to assess whether the study area was suitable for designation as an Area of Special Historic Landscape Value (ASHLV). Both documentary research and fieldwork added greatly to our knowledge of these areas, and for a fuller summary of results, see Bulletin 345.

Evaluation by G Bruce of AOC in advance of office redevelopment revealed post-medieval pits and post-holes. The nature of the features encountered confirm the view, from post-medieval cartographic sources, that the part of the site to be redeveloped was predominantly open ground, at the rear of the street frontage. A small assemblage of worked flint was also recovered, and whilst it is residual and not possible to date, does add to the general picture of prehistoric activity within Leatherhead.

Evaluation by J Robertson of SCAU on the site of a new residential development, revealed no finds or features of archaeological significance.

Evaluation by J Stevenson of SCAU revealed no finds or features of archaeological interest.

Monitoring of the pipe laying by N Shaikhley of SCAU revealed no finds or features of archaeological interest.

Survey and small scale excavation by J English of SyAS on a field system on the Common revealed a complex set of field boundaries, but no dating evidence. Soil samples were taken for soil chemistry and pollen analysis. (342)

Rapid walkover survey directed by J English of SyAS as part of the SCC heathland project. Two areas were examined. In the northern area, close to Mytchett Gate, a series of small banks were identified, which may be the remains of a field system, potentially of some antiquity. Other identified features included possible tracks or tree lines, a number of banks and lynchetts, and two parish boundaries. The southern area at Wyke Common also contained a number of banks, together with an earthwork “fort” of modern date, and evidence for gravel quarrying.

Watching brief by J Boas and C Currie for CKC Archaeology. Documentary and illustrative records show that at least two old buildings of 16th/17th- century date existed on the site before they were demolished in 1937 to make way for the Guildford Labour Exchange. Archaeological recording on the site following the demolition of this latter building showed that most of the site had been disturbed by late post-medieval and 20th century activity.

Watching brief by R Poulton and M Dover of SCAU during remedial works to a post-medieval wall. Earlier walls were revealed, possibly relating to the Great Hall of the 12th and 13th century royal palace