Surrey Archaeological Society

Watching brief by N Shaikhley of SCAU during the construction of an extension observed no finds or features of archaeological interest.

Watching brief by G Pattison of SCAU during a wetland creation project did not reveal any finds, but a peat deposit was sampled to a depth of 2m.

Historic building recording carried out by C Currie of CKCA in advance of the conversion of farm buildings to residential use. The buildings appear to be a good example of `model’ farm construction dating from a time of agricultural optimism between 1847 and 1869.

Evaluation by N Shaikhley of SCAU prior to development revealed no finds or features of archaeological interest.

Evaluation by J Stevenson of SCAU prior to the development of the site for offices. Some evidence for the demolition of a post-medieval, possibly 17th century, structure was encountered towards the north-western corner of the site. Post-medieval postholes or small pits were also seen. A ditch, which appeared to be of some antiquity, was revealed, although no dating evidence was recovered from the fill. A subsequent watching brief provided no further information on the feature.

Watching brief carried out by R Poulton of SCAU, during the replacement of a fence line, as a requirement of Scheduled Monument Consent. No finds or features of archaeological interest were revealed, largely because the works were not deep enough to intrude into archaeologically significant layers.

Evaluation by J Stevenson of SCAU in advance of a residential development revealed no features of archaeological significance. Residual 16th century pottery was recovered from modern layers, indicating that archaeological remains may be present in the area, possibly at levels that will not be compromised during the proposed construction works.

Continuing excavation and fieldwalking by Plateau recovered further finds of worked flint of Lower Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Age date, while pottery dating to the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Romano-British, Saxon, medieval and post-medieval periods was also found. A large Neolithic or Bronze Age leaf-shaped arrowhead and a probable Bronze Age pendant were among the finds. Features on the site included a probable late Roman farmstead enclosure, and a Mesolithic tree-throw pit shelter with rubbish pit.

Survey by Plateau of a 19th century soft water collection, filtration and reservoir complex, originally built to serve Nork House.

Excavation by Plateau to investigate the site of a building shown on the 1819 estate plan, which may have been the medieval church of Burgh. A small trench revealed a chalk floor resting above a pebble floor, of either medieval or post-medieval date.