Surrey Archaeological Society

Evaluation by J Robertson of SCAU revealed no finds or features of archaeological interest.

Excavation by G Hayman of SCAU prior to the construction of an extension. The earliest material encountered was a few small fragments of Roman brick and pottery. This was thought to be residual in origin, although its presence continues to support the supposition that a site of this date exists somewhere in the town. Late Saxon and early Norman material was also found in a reworked agricultural horizon. No evidence for activity between the 4th and 10th centuries was found, which is consistent with evidence from other sites nearby.

Watching brief by T Howe of SCC during the construction of an extension revealed no finds or features of archaeological interest.

Watching brief by T Howe of SCC during the excavation of foundations for a new house. A roughly constructed 19th century garden wall was revealed running east-west through the plot. The feature was of considerable interest however, as it was constructed from sandstone blocks, apparently re-used following the demolition of nearby Chertsey Abbey.

Watching brief by S Hammond and S Coles of TVAS following evaluation in 1999 revealed no finds or features of archaeological interest.

Watching brief by T Howe of SCC during excavation of foundation trenches revealed no finds or features of archaeological interest.

Evaluation by J Robertson of SCAU on the site of a proposed extension to the quarry. No finds or features of archaeological interest were revealed.

Watching brief by G Jackson of SCC during construction of an extension within the footprint of the earthwork enclosure in Woodmansterne did not reveal any finds or features of archaeological interest.

Watching brief by C Currie of CKCA during conversion of farm buildings to residential use, following on from a standing building survey in 2001. No finds or features of archaeological interest were revealed. A possible moated site appears on the Sites and Monuments Record just to the north-east of the farm. A number of water-filled hollows indicative of quarrying were noted in this area, but no evidence for a moat was forthcoming, suggesting the feature may be a result of antiquarian conjecture.

Report by P Sowan of a survey by the WCMS and Subterranea Britannica for the Historic Royal Palaces Agency of the underground quarry, following its opening up to remove samples for the Reigate Stone Research Project. The Agency has the care of a number of properties with large quantities of Reigate Stone from the east Surrey quarries, and much is now badly weathered and in need of repair or replacement. (362)