Condliffe, J. (2012). 450-458 REIGATE ROAD, EPSOM DOWNS, SURREY. Wessex Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1090862. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 450-458 REIGATE ROAD, EPSOM DOWNS, SURREY
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Abstract:		 Wessex Archaeology was appointed by CgMs Consulting to carry out an archaeological evaluation in the gardens of 450-458 Reigate Road, Epsom Downs, Surrey. The archaeological evaluation was requested by the Archaeological Officer at Surrey County Council following the submission of a planning application (11/00268/DET05) to Reigate and Banstead Borough Council for the demolition of 5 no. existing dwellings (450-458 Reigate Road, Epsom) and the erection of a new Nursing Home with associated car parking and landscaping. Ten evaluation trenches were excavated in order to determine the likely archaeological impact of the proposed construction works and to make recommendations for appropriate mitigation measures. The stratigraphy was consistent across the site and comprised garden topsoil overlying subsoil/colluvial material which was directly above the natural chalk. Only in the rear gardens of properties no.s 452 and 454 was there any evidence of landscaping activity associated with the construction of the dwellings. In the north-west end of Trench 4 there was no subsoil/colluvial material suggesting the upper terrace of property 452 had been stripped to create a level area. However, in the south-east end of Trench 4 and in Trenches 6 and 10, within the boundary of property no.454, there was evidence that the ground had been made up to create a level area using re-deposited chalk and topsoil. To the front of property no. 456 in Trench 8 under the driveway, layers of hard standing and a previous tarmac surface were evident above the still intact subsoil/colluvial material. Plough scaring and extensive rooting was prominent in all trenches. No archaeological features or finds were encountered during the course of the evaluation. A single modern cut feature within the topsoil was noted in Trench 2.
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Author:		 J Condliffe
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Publisher:		 Wessex Archaeology
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Year of Publication:		 2012
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OASIS Id: wessexar1-128758
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Created Date:		 30 Mar 2022