Surrey Archaeological Society

Monitoring by C Hallybone of AS did not reveal any finds or features of archaeological interest.

Watching brief by N Shaikhley of SCAU during the laying of a sewer pipeline recovered worked and burnt flints and a small sherd of possible early medieval pot, but did not reveal any features of archaeological interest.

Watching brief by E Rowe of CA during soil stripping in advance of mineral extraction did not reveal any features or deposits of archaeological interest, but a small assemblage of prehistoric struck flint, a single sherd of abraded Roman pottery, and abraded sherds of post-medieval glazed earthenwares were recovered from the topsoil.

Topographic and photographic survey by G White and M Kendall of WA of a site containing six clay or gravel extraction pits. The overgrown nature of the site meant that it was not possible to determine a definite age for the pits, but the density of the established flora in conjunction with the weathering of the floors and flanks of the pits to a smooth surface suggest an 18th–19th century date.

Fieldwalking by N Cowlard of the SyAS Roman Studies Group close to the Cocks Farm villa recovered Mesolithic blades and flakes, a Neolithic spearhead and a number of scrapers, evidence of post-medieval activity, and a Second World War bomb, but no finds of Roman date. (405)

Survey by R Hooker and J English of SyAS of the Scheduled hillfort revealed both location and design to be influenced by the natural topography. In addition to the survey, the damage caused by tree felling and use of mountain bikes was also investigated. (405, 416)

Photographic record by C Sparks-Wech of a hay barn and implement shed prior to demolition.

Watching brief by J Robertson of SCAU during topsoil stripping of an area to provide a site compound for use during engineering works. No features of archaeological interest were revealed, although a small quantity of probable prehistoric flint tools was recovered.

Watching brief by N Shaikhley of SCAU during the excavation of two pits for use in directional drilling during the insertion of a new sewer. No finds or features of archaeological interest were revealed, in what was an extremely limited investigation

Analytical survey by J Hicks and J English of SyAS during the winters of 2005–6 and 2006–7 of land surrounding Newark Priory, which was dissolved in 1538. The survey included recording the standing buildings and encompassed earthworks within part of the assumed area of the precinct although the fenced area around the standing buildings was not surveyed. (410)