Surrey Archaeological Society

Evaluation by N Roycroft of MoLAS in advance of redevelopment revealed a ploughed soil containing occasional sherds of medieval pottery; and two linear features that may have formed a property boundary, and seem to be associated with three cesspits dating to the 17th and 18th centuries. The structures relating to the post-medieval features were not located during the evaluation, probably because they are associated with the street frontages of Church Street and possibly Bridge Street.

Evaluation by M Dover of SCAU in advance of residential development. No finds or features of archaeological interest were revealed.

Watching brief by J Stevenson of SCAU during the excavation of a swimming pool revealed no finds or features of archaeological significance.

Evaluation by M Dover of SCAU in advance of office redevelopment. No firm dating evidence was recovered from the features that were revealed, but the large amounts of calcined flint and burnt clay fragments indicate that some are likely to be of prehistoric origin. The sterile nature and appearance of the fills of the other features point to a post-medieval date.

Evaluation by H Moore of TVAS revealed two 19th century pits that were likely to have been dug at a similar time to the construction of the hotel.

Watching brief by J English of SyAS on drainage trench works revealed no evidence of any activity dating to earlier than the 19th century. (351)

Evaluation by N Shaikhley of SCAU revealed the presence of a possible palaeochannel.

Contour survey by D and A Graham of SyAS. The odd shape of the monument was found to be designed to take best advantage of the general slope of the land. A number of features were identified within the monument, including the likely sites of the original entrances and a number of Second World War artillery emplacements. The paths and bridleways which cross the area were found to be causing erosion of the monument in some places, and continuing tree encroachment on the site was noted as a cause for serious concern. (346)

Building survey by G Potter of CA prior to conversion to residential premises. A range of 18th century farm outbuildings was examined in detail, with further recording works and an archaeological watching brief planned to take place in 2002.