Hillbury Camp, Puttenham Common

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)

Farnham Quarry, Runfold

Evaluation by G Hayman of SCAU in advance of further mineral extraction at the former Runfold Farm Pit revealed a number of features containing material of prehistoric and Roman date. Further work is planned in the areas that produced archaeological material.

Frensham Manor, Frensham

Gradiometer survey conducted by J Lucas of Southampton University. A pair of linear features were detected running parallel to the field boundary. These are thought to be relatively recent agricultural features. The outline of a ditch visible on aerial photographs of the area was also detected, as was a faint rectilinear feature, possibly a building. The results were promising, although it was thought that the ferruginous local geology might mean that a resistivity survey would provide clearer results.

Dippenhall House, Farnham

Watching brief and photographic survey by N Shaikhley of SCAU prior to and during demolition works. No archaeological features of any antiquity were noted, although numerous remains relating to the former 18th and 19th century structures on the site were observed.

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