Caterham Barracks, Caterham on the Hill
Ongoing evaluation by J Perry of SutAS in advance of residential redevelopment has so far revealed only modern deposits and features.
4-10 London Road, Bagshot
Training Excavation by SHAHT, under the direction of G Cole, revealed evidence of possible prehistoric and post-medieval activity, including additional remains of timber buildings revealed during previous excavations on other areas of the site.
Home Farm, Laleham
Evaluation on phase 8 of the mineral extraction works by G Hayman of SCAU. A number of ditches were revealed, probably relating to field systems located away from the main focus of settlement. A few isolated pits and a single cremation burial appear to support this hypothesis. Few finds were recovered from the site, and the material has not been processed at the time of writing, but what was found was suggestive of a Bronze-Age date.
BP Research Centre (southern section), Sunbury-on-Thames
Observation by R Young of PCA of geotechnical survey, to clarify the level of truncation across the site. The survey suggested minimal truncation between the existing buildings on the site, and the nature of the deposits indicate a complex history of flooding and reworking of deposits by alluvial action. Possible archaeological deposits containing burnt flints and clay were observed in two boreholes.
Matthew Arnold School, Staines.
Geophysical survey carried out by Matthew McMurray as part of a university project, in order to test for the existence of an eastern enclosure to the Caesar’s Camp earthwork, as defined by William Stukeley in 1723. A number of new features were identified, including the remains of a possible banjo enclosure, and kiln site. A possible Roman building was also noted, although this could not be confirmed. The area of the Caesar’s camp Scheduled Monument was re-plotted, and revealed what appeared to be the remains of a circular ditch within the enclosure.
Hengrove Farm, Staines
Continuing monitoring work by J Stevenson of SCAU on stripping of the site in advance of mineral extraction revealed a long stretch of ditch. This probably relates to the possible Bronze Age field system previously identified on the site.
Moor Lane, Staines
Evaluation by J Pine of TVAS in advance of redevelopment revealed a concentration of features in one part of the site. The features comprised pits, postholes and two possible ditches, and may represent several phases of activity. The features that could be dated appear to be from the early Medieval period, but the discovery of pottery of Roman and early to middle Saxon date suggests activity of those dates in the near vicinity. Excavation of this area is proposed for the future.
Old Police Station & 10-16 London Road, Staines
Excavation by G Hayman of SCAU revealed evidence of Roman ritual activity, including human inhumations and cremations, and an animal burial, and pits and ditches which may belong to later, 4th century, settlement. Interpretation is tentative as work is in progress, and no finds analysis has taken place.
Tilly’s Lane West, Staines
Excavation by J McKinley of WA of a site on the High Street frontage, and of the former British Gas site, both as part of the Central Trading Estate redevelopment. Limited evidence of Bronze Age activity was observed at both sites, including flood defence measures and probable agricultural activity. The major phase of occupation was in the early Romano-British period, where domestic activity, including an in situ tessellated floor surface and associated wall lines indicative of a substantial structure, and small scale industrial activity was concentrated in the area of the High Street site.
30-38 Church Street, Staines
Evaluation by J Robertson of SCAU in advance of a proposed new office development. A large degree of disturbance was noted, to some considerable depth. Archaeological features were observed at lower levels, including a brick floor - either a cellar or cess-pit. Safety concerns prohibited further investigation.
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