Surrey Archaeological Society

Soil stripping, mapping and sampling by T Collie of AOC did not reveal any finds or features of archaeological interest.

Watching brief by J Stevenson of ASE during geotechnical test pitting. Limited evidence for post-medieval structures previously situated on the site was revealed.

Watching brief by R Fitzpatrick of WA on pile augering works. Previous evaluation in 2007 had identified medieval and post-medieval deposits on the site. Further post-medieval deposits were identified, at greater depths than the evaluation had suggested, and the majority of the site remains preserved in situ.

Metal detector survey by P Phillipson on the site of a USAAF Douglas C47 Skytrain aircraft that crashed on 25 October 1944. Contemporary photographs show most of the wreckage on the surface of the field. A few items probably related to the incident were recovered although nothing firmly associated with this type of aircraft, which supports a suggestion that the site was comprehensively cleared at the time.

Watching brief by S Watson of PCA during geotechnical test pitting revealed a single feature, a brick-built drain of probable late 19th century date.

Watching brief by K Grant of ASE recovered post-medieval tile and pottery but no features of archaeological interest.

Evaluation by D Calow of SyAS revealed a number of ditches containing 2nd and 3rd century AD pottery, together with evidence for ironworking.

Building recording by V Boesso of MOLA prior to the reconstruction of a listed wall. The structure was noted to have been extensively rebuilt in the 19th century, but the oldest elements appeared contemporary with the nearby Guildford House, which dates to 1660. A subsequent watching brief by S Hoad of MOLA, carried out during the dismantling of the wall, revealed a well situated partially beneath the foundations that obviously pre-dated its construction.

Historic buildings survey by G Potter of CA prior to demolition recorded a number of 19th century features.