Surrey Archaeological Society

Evaluation by T Collie of ASE did not reveal any finds or features of archaeological interest.

Evaluation by R Poulton of SCAU revealed evidence of some modern disturbance, but no finds or features of archaeological interest.

Evaluation by C Meaton features of post-medieval and modern origin.of ASE revealed two undated linear features and a number of

Evaluation by P Cox of AC Archaeology revealed a single undated gully and an ill-defined feature, possibly a tree-throw hollow, containing charcoal fragments and a possible late Mesolithic blade. A subsequent watching brief during the creation of an access track revealed two undated features: one observed in section and possibly representing a former ditch, and the other a short linear feature comprised almost solely of charcoal. No evidence was present to assist with dating or identifying the function of the earthwork located in the nearby Birchen Coppice.

Watching brief by D Whittaker of ASE during upgrading works on or close to the site of a probable Bronze Age cremation cemetery, discovered towards the end of the 19th century, revealed evidence of extensive modern disturbance but no finds or features of archaeological interest.

Earthwork survey by I Ellis and J English of SyAS of a Scheduled feature known as the Bee Garden. The site was exposed unexpectedly following an extensive fire on the common. The feature was recorded as a roughly trapezoidal bank and ditched enclosure measuring approximately 100 x 100m, with a surviving second outer bank in some places. A suggestion of a two-phase construction process was noted, although without intrusive excavations it was not possible to date any of the surviving details with any confidence, or accurately determine the purpose of the feature.

Evaluation by M Bagwell of PCA revealed no finds or features of archaeological interest.

Continuation of the watching brief begun in 2006 by S Ford of TVAS during redevelopment works. Little of archaeological interest was revealed, although peat deposits were unexpectedly encountered on part of the site. Analysis of pollens from this material suggested a changing landscape, with heathland species predominating in the early part of the sequence, followed by an increase in alder carr and grassy species later on.

Evaluation by S Cass of TVAS revealed no finds or features of archaeological interest.

Watching brief by C Clarke of AOC during engineering investigations inside and outside the building revealed made-ground from the construction of the church in 1913, but no finds or features of archaeological interest.