Surrey Archaeological Society

Evaluation by A Leonard of AOC revealed no finds or features of archaeological

Watching brief during geotechnical works by N Shaikhley of SCAU to ascertain the levels of truncation to the site prior to the formulation of a full archaeological scheme. The site appeared to have been comprehensively disturbed in the past, and no further archaeological work was recommended.

Excavation by M Borrell and G Stonehouse of SyAS to attempt to locate an 18th century icehouse demolished together with Wonersh House in 1929. The work revealed substantial modern building debris, but no structural features. (371)

Excavation by M Borrell and G Stonehouse of SyAS to attempt to locate an 18th century icehouse demolished together with Wonersh House in 1929. The work revealed substantial modern building debris, but no structural features.

Geophysical survey by R Dean and C Carey of Substrata Ltd, on the site of the former mansion and gardens. Ground conditions were particularly dry, and therefore not ideal for tracing the buried structural remains of the mansion, although some variations in the readings suggested differences between the known Elizabethan part of the house and the later 19th century additions. Further structural complexity was noted, but could not be confirmed.

Evaluation by M Dover of SCAU prior to residential development on the former playing fields. Only one feature (a probable wall foundation) of potential interest was revealed, although this was probably modern. The majority of the site had been disturbed previously by the creation of level surfaces for the playing fields.

Evaluation by A Norton of OA in advance of residential development revealed a posthole and two possible gullies, but no dating material.

Excavation of two test pits by S Richmond as part of the Time Team `Big Dig’ revealed the remains of one, and possibly another, wall, associated with a pair of cottages demolished on the site in the early 20th century. Pottery finds were reported as being post-medieval, although two medieval sherds were listed.

Monitoring of groundworks by T Howe of SCC during construction works. No finds or features of archaeological interest were seen in what was a particularly limited exercise. However, intact soil profiles were observed at depth, suggesting that archaeological remains could survive in an undisturbed condition in the area.

Archaeological monitoring programme conducted by A Brossler of OA of c 11km of pipeline trenching. Only a single pit of likely Bronze Age date was noted to be of interest, with a number of additional features found to be of modern date.Archaeological monitoring programme conducted by A Brossler of OA of c 11km of pipeline trenching. Only a single pit of likely Bronze Age date was noted to be of interest, with a number of additional features found to be of modern date.