Land Adjacent to Millpool House, Godalming
Watching brief by C Pine of DAS during foundation excavations revealed no finds or features of archaeological interest.
Whitebeech, Chiddingfold
Fieldwalking survey by T Howe of SCC. A training exercise in conjunction with D & A Graham of SyAS catalogued a large amount of material, the results of which were plotted out to identify more precisely the location of the large Roman villa complex, known to exist in the area following excavations in 1888-9. Evidence for a probable Mesolithic site was also identified. (362)
Oak Cottage, Thursley
Watching brief by Tony Howe of SCC during the construction of a garage and store revealed nothing of archaeological interest was present.
Wheeler’s Farm, The Street, Thursley
Building recording and watching brief carried out by G Potter of CA during residential redevelopment of the barn, adjacent cart shed, and stables. All three buildings were timber framed and of 19th century date. There was no evidence for earlier land use, the surface having apparently been reduced when the present buildings were constructed.
Frensham to Aldershot Pipeline
Geophysical survey of a pipeline route by E Mercer of Stratascan. A number of linear and discrete anomalies were identified by a detailed magnetometer survey. Additional fieldwork to clarify the presence and nature of any remains is scheduled for 2003. Field reconnaissance of the route by M Dover of SCAU identified a few additional earthwork features, none of which appeared to be under significant threat from the proposed pipeline.
The Nursery, Charleshill
Watching brief by D Graham of SyAS during groundworks for the construction of a new office building revealed a small pit of a diagnostic Iron Age type, although no dating evidence was found to support this suggestion.
Runfold Farm, Farnham
Evaluation by G Hayman of SCAU of a further area of the quarry. A small number of 18th century ditches were recorded, together with two of a probable Roman date, although the dating evidence to support this hypothesis may be residual in origin.
Mother Ludlam’s Cave, Farnham
Excavation by D Graham of SyAS prior to the installation of new wrought iron gates. The cave has been largely formed by the action of a stream, which still flows strongly through the cave. Evidence for 18th and 19th century management of the stream and cave was found, in the form of salt-glazed pipes, a brick lined drain, and a brick floor. No earlier features were observed, although no attempt was made to break through the brick floor to examine deeper deposits. (360)
Princess Royal Public House, Runfold
Evaluation by M Dover of SCAU prior to the construction of a hotel revealed no finds or features of archaeological interest.
Frensham Little Pond, Frensham
Fieldwork by C Currie and members of the Frensham Community Archaeology Project to determine if the pond had once been two ponds. No evidence of a bank or dam dividing the pond was revealed, although it is possible that recent dredging had removed any evidence that may once have existed. (364)
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