Surrey County Archaeological Unit

50-51 North Street, Guildford

A watching brief was maintained by R Poulton of SCAU on works to these buildings, for Gorsewood Securities Ltd. Despite little previous disturbance of the site, no features or finds of archaeological interest were noted. This is presumed to be because until the town ditch was infilled in the late 16th/early 17th century, this area would have formed the very rear of a plot fronting the High Street and was presumably, therefore, little used. (321)

Army & Navy Store, Guildford

A watching brief was carried out by J Robertson and G Pattison of SCAU on extensions to the store, which lies within the historic centre of Guildford, for the House of Fraser. Extensive modern disturbance was revealed, but some archaeological levels survived. Three pits were recorded, which contained 13th century and later medieval material, suggesting this area had formed part of the backlands of properties fronting the High Street. (314)

80-82 High Street, Guildford

Excavation and a subsequent watching brief were carried out by R Poulton of SCAU, for Characin Developments, on this redevelopment site within the historic centre of Guildford. This revealed evidence for backlands activity, especially of 12th to 14th century date and also of 18th century date. The virtual absence of material between the 14th and 17th centuries suggests the plot was being used for non-domestic purposes - one suggestion is that it was the yard for an Inn. (314)

50-54 High Street, Guildford

Excavation by R Poulton of SCAU, for the Equitable Life Assurance Society, of the upstand at the rear of these buildings followed trial pitting by the GMVEU. Much modern disturbance was revealed but a number of 12th/13th/14th century pits survived. One such pit, of 12th/13th century date, appeared to be sealed by chalk rubble, which is presumed to be debris from the partial demolition of the medieval chamber below these properties. (321)

South Lane, Ash

Evaluation by G Hayman of SCAU, for Charles Church South East, in advance of residential redevelopment. A large quantity of late 14th to 15th century whiteware pottery, including wasters, was recovered, suggesting a kiln site in the vicinity. (314)

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