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HER 926 - Foundations and supposed findspot of weapons (probably medieval) at Great Burgh
John Evelyn reported that "........ digging about the bottom near Sir Christopher Buckles, neere [sic] Banstead, divers medials have been found both copper and silver with foundations of houses, wells, urns etc" [sic]. This may refer to Yew Tree Bottom Road at TQ 230 589, or a possible reference to finds from Preston Hawe (HER 922).
| Record Type | Monument |
|---|---|
| Condition | Not Known |
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| Grid Reference | TQ 234 587 |
|---|---|
| Parish | Banstead |
| Parish (old) | Banstead |
| District | Reigate & Banstead, Surrey |
| Map Square | TQ25NW |
| Evidence Type | Monument Type | Date Range: |
|---|---|---|
| BUILDING Finds: iron Finds: pottery | BUILDING FINDSPOT WELL | Medieval Not Known Medieval 1066-1540 Not Known |
Related Records
| Details | Volume | Holding Information | Publisher Information | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ref: Victoria County History of Surrey Ref: 31/12/1911 | 3 | Surrey HER1 part | 253 | |
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Ref: Surrey Archaeological Collections Ref: 31/12/1921 | 34 | Surrey HER1 part | 253 |
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