Surrey Archaeological Society

Evaluation by D Eddisford of AOC revealed evidence for medieval occupation and post-medieval dumping deposits surviving along the High Street, sealed beneath the footings of the modern structures. Truncation had removed deposits in areas away from the High Street frontage however. Subsequent excavation confirmed this, with the medieval features surviving along the street frontage including ditches, postholes and a pottery kiln. An area of Tudor stratigraphy also survived, which included brick structures and a metalled surface.

Evaluation by J Williams of AS revealed no finds or features of archaeological interest.

Evaluation by S Gannon and C Cowan of MoLAS, and continuation of work that began in 2002. A number of late 19th century light industrial features were revealed, including a probable sawpit, and evidence of brick manufacturing. A possible former dock, consistent with the evidence contained on contemporary maps, was also located. A programme of building recording was carried out by A Upson in 2002–3 (but unreported at the time) on former military and civil boat-building structures of early to mid-20th century date.

Watching brief by N Shaikhley of SCAU during the excavation of a cable trench revealed no finds or features of archaeological interest.

Watching brief by J Robertson of SCAU in an area which had produced evidence for Iron Age activity during evaluation works in 2004. No additional evidence of finds or features of archaeological significance was revealed.

Watching brief by S Coles of TVAS observed a single modern (19th or 20th century) pit.

Evaluation and building recording by R Poulton of SCAU on the site of a new medical centre at The Coach House. No finds or features of archaeological interest were noted during the evaluation. A photographic survey of areas of the standing building to be modified during the redevelopment works was also conducted.

Watching brief by P Jenkins of TVAS during excavation works. A single (possibly prehistoric) posthole containing a broken flint flake was recorded, as well as two more obviously post-medieval gullies

Evaluation by R Lambert of SCAU revealed a number of features dating to the Bronze Age/Early Iron Age and suggestive of a field system, with evidence for a sustained period of occupation. Alluvial hillwash deposits revealed may have the potential to inform and reconstruct the prehistoric environment, while a ditch dating to the Early Roman period could suggest continued occupation on the site throughout the Iron Age. Several post-medieval features were also revealed.