Watching brief by R Poulton of SCAU, for Alfred McAlpine Special Projects, on the site of a former multi-storey car park. Most material of archaeological interest had been removed in the 20th century, but a small number of pits, interpreted as localised chalk quarries of possible 12th-13th century date, were revealed.

Excavation and a subsequent watching brief by J Robertson of SCAU, for Boots Properties PLC, as part of the construction of a new extension on this site. The earliest features identified on the site were a series of pits filled with late 12th or early 13th century debris, presumably relating to buildings fronting the High Street. In the late 13th or 14th century, buildings were constructed along the then much narrower alley (now known as Swan Lane). The substantial chalk foundations revealed suggest these buildings were well built and of at least two-storeys.

Evaluation by S Foreman of OAU, for Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners, on land to be redeveloped as offices. A large degree of truncation was noted across the site, probably related to the construction of the brewery buildings formerly on this site. A single pit containing 12th century pottery was revealed at a low level.

Watching brief carried out by M Dover of SCAU, for M J Gleeson Group PLC, on the site of a new building. Although a large degree of disturbance was noted across the site, a layer of tiles mortared together was discovered. This may have formed part of a foundation for the internal wall of an earlier building. No date could be ascribed to this feature, although it was thought to be medieval or later in date.

A watching brief was maintained by J Stevenson of SCAU, for Epsom and Ewell Borough Council, during the construction of a new access road and car park for the Town Hall in Epsom. A post hole of possible medieval date was found, as well as chalk block foundations with remnants of the original mortared flint walling and associated mortared tile floor. Historical references show a cottage and barn on the site in 1680, which became known as Cromwell House in the 18th century. It seems likely that the remains encountered form part of the earliest phase of this building.

Evaluation by S Ford of TVAS, for St James’ Homes, of the only area of this redevelopment site apparently undisturbed. The results confirmed that the area tested had been largely undisturbed, but little of archaeological interest was revealed. One late post-medieval ditch was recorded and a few pieces of pottery were recovered, including a sherd from a late Medieval pitcher and a sherd from a 12th/13th century cooking pot. A rim sherd from a late 2nd to 3rd century Roman pot was also recovered.

Historic building recording by C Currie and E Roberts for CKCA assessing the impact of proposed alterations. The earliest surviving fabric shows that the building evolved from a late medieval hall house, and the construction details suggest a building of pre-1500 date, which could possibly be as early as the late 14th century.

Survey by N Shaikhley and G Pattison of SCAU of the fabric of the medieval and later bailey bridges, prior to proposed repairs.

Watching brief by D Graham of SyAS on foundation and service trench excavations proved inconclusive due to site conditions, although a small quantity of pottery of probable Saxo-Norman date was recovered from the removed spoil.

Survey, under the direction of C Currie of CKCA, commissioned jointly by SCC and SyAS as part of the Community Archaeology Project to assess whether the study area was suitable for designation as an Area of Special Historic Landscape Value (ASHLV). Both documentary research and fieldwork added greatly to our knowledge of the area, and for a fuller summary of results, see Bulletin 345.