Evaluation by A Margetts of ASE revealed two gulleys and a pit or ditch terminus of prehistoric date that may be part of an enclosure or field-system possibly related to prehistoric settlement known from the wider area. A probable post-medieval linear feature, a probable ditch of 16th to 18th century date, and made ground deposits in many of the trenches, may represent evidence of landscaping during the laying out the grounds surrounding the former school building. Further work suggested.

Evaluation by D Hart of ASE revealed an undated pit and ditch terminus, and a possibly related ditch of probable medieval date in the west of the site. A layer of colluvial material containing prehistoric pottery was recorded in the eastern part of the site.

Observation of laying of British Gas pipeline by Penny Hasler for South Eastern Archaeological Services revealed no finds of significance. (274)

Evaluation by S Stevens of ASE, for Rushmon Ltd, of the site of new building in the grounds revealed no features or finds of archaeological interest. Milford House was built in 1730; the terrace to the rear of the building, which will be affected by the new build, was recorded.

Evaluation by R James of ASE for Wates Built Homes of land proposed for residential development. Despite a programme of test pitting, in addition to trial trenching, very little artefactual material was recovered, the majority of which was post-medieval. A lynchet crossing the site was sectioned and found to have 18th century pottery at its base. The site is therefore likely to have been enclosed for agricultural purposes quite late.

Evaluation was carried out by S Stevens of ASE, for Rushmon Ltd, in advance of new building in the grounds of Nutfield Court, which lies adjacent to St Peter & St Paul’s church. No archaeological features or finds were found although the site appeared relatively undisturbed.

Evaluation by L Bashford of ASE, for Mr Renoir, to test the location of Stane Street, as part of an inquiry into the infilling of the Downs Road holloway. Any evidence for early use of Downs Road may have been removed during the construction of supporting brick walls alongside the track and erosion of the holloway itself. Very little dating evidence was recovered, but other features revealed are thought likely to represent post medieval landscaping. One gravel surface, presumed to represent a path or track, may be earlier.

A watching brief by D Dunkin of ASE, for Berkeley Homes, during the construction of three new buildings in the grounds of the Lodge found the areas had been heavily disturbed by the construction of 19th and 20th century out-buildings; no features or finds of archaeological interest were noted.

Evaluation by R James and J Russell of ASE, for Persimmon Homes, in advance of residential development. No features or finds of archaeological interest were revealed. Two geological test-pits were excavated under the supervision of Dr Martin Bates. A similar sequence of events to that recorded at Wildshaw were recorded; downslope movement of gravels under periglacial conditions in the late Pleistocene, followed by an apparent period of stabilisation, followed by downslope movement of soils as a result of tree clearance in the later Holocene.

Evaluation by R James and J Russell of ASE, on behalf of Wates Built Homes, in advance of residential redevelopment. The only find of interest was a fragment of a Mesolithic backed blade, all other finds and features were 18th to 19th century when the site was in agricultural use. A geological test-pit was excavated under the supervision of Dr Martin Bates. Two episodes of colluviation were noted; the uppermost following deforestation of the higher land to the south in the later Holocene; the lower deposit an earlier Holocene or late Pleistocene period of colluviation.