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A small archaeological excavation at 46-50 High Street, Ewell identified features of predominantly Roman date. They consisted of a large pit of 1st-2nd century date, a probable well of 3rd-4th century date, and other pits and layers of various dates. The associated pottery and small finds suggested that these related to domestic activity, while the ceramic building materials clearly indicate the presence of substantial, and well appointed, building(s) at or near the site. A few finds of prehistoric date point to Neolithic and Bronze Age activity. More interestingly, finds, of a piece of window glass and part of a Purbeck marble engaged column, suggest a nearby high-status medieval building.