Geophysical Magnetometer Survey Nonsuch Palace January 2018

Northern-most nonsuch Palace marker viewed from east
A small scale magnetometry survey was carried out by members of Epsom & Ewell History & Archaeology Society (EEHAS) and Surrey Archaeological Society (SyAS) in the scheduled area of Nonsuch Palace, Ewell. The survey area covered most of the main Nonsuch Palace building, excavated in 1959 by Martin Biddle. The aims of the survey were 1. To identify the outline of the building which Epsom and Ewell Borough Council hoped to outline on the ground to improve the visitor experience 2. To examine the impact of previous excavation on the magnetometry results. Results showed a number of linear anomalies matching brick-built features uncovered during excavation but the survey did not clearly identify the external walls of the Palace. Readings were impacted by debris in the backfill of the excavation, but evidence for the direction of a drain outside the excavation area was detected.

SIHG Guided Walk: How Railways Killed a Canal (starts at Shalford)

Events: 
Tour
Groups: 
Surrey Industrial History Group
Periods: 
Post-medieval

Background: Between 1816 & 1872 the Wey & Arun Junction Canal formed the final link in a chain of inland waterways connecting London to the English Channel; this walk introduces participants to the northernmost section of the former canal and the railways (defunct or still operating) that took its trade.   

Moated sites in the south-east conference

Events: 
Conference
Groups: 
Medieval Studies Forum
Periods: 
16th century
17th century
Medieval

Moated sites in south-east England: 21st-century research and insights

PLEASE NOTE BOOKING IS NOW CLOSED

The Medieval Studies Forum and CBA-SE are pleased to come together for this joint conference which brings together new research and insights on moated sites in the south-east of England, while considering themes and approaches which can be applied to older excavations.

Margary Award submissions by January 7th

The Research Committee initiated a new approach to the Margary Award in 2024 and now invite submissions for 2026.

i) The award is a recognition of a new contribution to the knowledge of the past of the historic county of Surrey.
ii) The research or its demonstration should have taken place within the previous year, and not previously made public.
iii) Any individual or group may enter provided there is no professional input.
iv) Submissions for the award could take a variety of forms such as illustrations, Powerpoint displays, videos, short reports and traditional displays.
v) Nominations should be received by the committee by 7 th January 2026, with completed entries submitted at least one month before the date of the Symposium.
vi) The judging panel will be the choice of the Research Committee, and may still be formed by the Chair of the Research Committee, the President of the Society and an
invited third party.
vii) There will be one award of £300. There will be a runner-up if the number of entries justifies it.

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