HER 1192 - Medieval earthwork in Holt Wood, Chelsham

Scheduled Monument
In 1955 exploratory excavations in Holt Wood, Chelsham, proved the kite-shaped earthwork to be of early medieval date. Pottery of the 13th century onwards was found. At some time in the mid 17th century the site had fallen into disuse, with a revival of activity for a short period at the end of the century. Evidence was found in the form of gravel flooring and post holes of lightly constructed farm buildings of 15th and 16th century date. Two late 13th century domestic hearths and flooring of a poor type of dwelling were also found.

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Related Records

• SHHER_1190
• SHHER_1202
• SHHER_2609

Archaeological History

Activity	Person & Organisation	Dates
field survey	Currie, C K CKCA	1999-09-01
Description Survey, under the direction of C Currie of CKCA, commissioned jointly by SCC and SyAS as part of the Community Archaeology Project to assess whether the study area was suitable for designation as an Area of Special Historic Landscape Value (ASHLV). Both documentary research and fieldwork added greatly to our knowledge of the area, and for a summary of results, see also Bulletin 345. Location Surrey, Tandridge, Chelsham & Farleigh, Grid Reference TQ 379 592 Associated Sources Title Author Type More info CKC Archaeology Currie, C K document more... Reference An Archaeological and historical assessment of a proposed ASHLV at Chelsham , Surrey Volume 1: main text and appendices Reference 01/04/00 Reference Volume 1: main text and appendices Reference Volume 1 of 3 Holding Location Surrey SMR 1 part
field survey	Currie, C K CKCA	1999-09-01
Description Survey, under the direction of C Currie of CKCA, commissioned jointly by SCC and SyAS as part of the Community Archaeology Project to assess whether the study area was suitable for designation as an Area of Special Historic Landscape Value (ASHLV). Both documentary research and fieldwork added greatly to our knowledge of the area, and for a summary of results, see also Bulletin 345. Location Surrey, Tandridge, Chelsham & Farleigh, Grid Reference TQ 379 592 Associated Sources Title Author Type More info CKC Archaeology Currie, C K document more... Reference An Archaeologcial and historical assessment of a proposed ASHLV at Chelsham , Surrey Volume 2: archaeological inventory Reference 01/04/00 Reference Volume 2: archaeological inventory Reference Volume 2 of 3 Holding Location Surrey SMR 1 part
field survey	Currie, C K CKCA	1999-09-01
Description Survey, under the direction of C Currie of CKCA, commissioned jointly by SCC and SyAS as part of the Community Archaeology Project to assess whether the study area was suitable for designation as an Area of Special Historic Landscape Value (ASHLV). Both documentary research and fieldwork added greatly to our knowledge of the area, and for a summary of results, see also Bulletin 345. Location Surrey, Tandridge, Chelsham & Farleigh, Grid Reference TQ 379 592 Associated Sources Title Author Type More info CKC Archaeology Currie, C K document more... Reference An Archaeologcial and historical assessment of a proposed ASHLV at Chelsham , Surrey Volume 3: the maps Reference 01/04/00 Reference Volume 3: the maps Reference Volume 3 of 3 Holding Location Surrey SMR 1 part

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