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Rescue excavations in advance of redevelopment of the former Goblin Works, Ashtead, as the headquarters of Esso Petroleum PLC revealed at least 33 inhumation burials. Amongst those that could be examined properly, 13 were burials in the pagan Saxon tradition, probably of 7th century date, accompanied by grave goods including iron spearheads, a Panther Cowrie shell and a glass, shell and amethyst bead necklace. At least six and possibly ten or more were interments of people executed, probably in the late Saxon period.