Mansfield, R. W. (2021). 4 Abbey Gardens, Chertsey, KT16 8RQ. An Archaeological Evaluation Assessment Report. Compass Archaeology Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1112764. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 4 Abbey Gardens, Chertsey, KT16 8RQ. An Archaeological Evaluation Assessment Report
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https://doi.org/10.5284/1112764
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Abstract:		 Between the 4th and 12th January 2021 Compass Archaeology undertook an archaeological evaluation at 4 Abbey Gardens, Chertsey. The site was subject to Scheduled Monument Consent due to its location within the wider site of Chertsey Abbey, a medieval monastic site. The evaluation comprised the hand excavation of four trial trenches sited to provide a representational sample of the footprint of the proposed extension. The stratigraphy of Trench 1 comprised a buried soil horizon / made ground deposit with finds including a flake of a mosaic floor tile decorated with 'Chertsey' design. An underlying compact land surface was observed. The stratigraphy of Trench 2 consisted of a made ground layer with abundant bone and frequent tile, with a spread of tile and charnel material present within the deposit, which included several long bones. At the base of the north-west slot a single in-situ inhumation was recorded, with no clear grave cut or difference in fill. At the base of the south-east slot a silty soil deposit was observed, which may be natural. Trench 3 was not excavated further due to the presence of a reinforced concrete slab. The stratigraphy of Trench 4 comprised a made ground deposit with bone and gravel throughout, which appeared to have been an infill of a cut feature over a probable buried land surface. The majority of human bone was disarticulated, re-deposited bone, with a single in-situ inhumation recorded. Consistent with a monastic complex, the remains represent a number of adult males, ranging in age from early twenties to mid to late fifties. Assessment of the assemblage suggests they have been moved on a number of occasions and the occurrence of a clearance event. It is unclear whether they were deposited at one time or on several separate occasions. It is suggested, based on the number of previous archaeological interventions which have occurred on the site, some of the remains may have been deposited (redeposited) in the mid-20th century.
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Author:		 R W Mansfield
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Publisher:		 Compass Archaeology Ltd
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Year of Publication:		 2021
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Parish: Runnymede, unparished area
Country: England
County: Surrey
District: Runnymede
Grid Reference: 504401, 167064 (Easting, Northing)
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RIDGE TILE (Object England)
MEDIEVAL BRICK (Tag)
MEDIEVAL PEG TILE (Tag)
20TH CENTURY WALL (Tag)
FLOOR TILE (Object England)
MEDIEVAL INHUMATION (Tag)
ROMAN TEGULA (Tag)
MEDIEVAL FLOOR TILE (Tag)
WALL (Monument Type England)
ROMAN BRICK (Tag)
BURNT FLINT (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL BRICK (Tag)
TEGULA (Object England)
MEDIEVAL RIDGE TILE (Tag)
BRICK (Object England)
TEST PIT (Event)
UNCERTAIN BURNT FLINT (Tag)
INHUMATION (Monument Type England)
PEG TILE (Object England)
20TH CENTURY (Historic England Periods)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods)
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OASIS Id: compassa1-415406
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Created Date:		 17 Aug 2023