Surrey archaeological collections . Planta-tion, at its southern corner (and parallel with the alignment ofthe present main road) a mound (raised about 3 feet above theground on either side and measuring about 25 feet across itsbase) is traceable for a distance of about 100 yards. That itpre-dates the section of the main road adjoining it is shownby the way it continues southwards, to the edge of the mainroad, which here curves round across its line and continues fora short distance in line with the avenue which forms theentrance to Nonsuch Park. Some large oaks (also a number of small trees a
Surrey archaeological collections . Planta-tion, at its southern corner (and parallel with the alignment ofthe present main road) a mound (raised about 3 feet above theground on either side and measuring about 25 feet across itsbase) is traceable for a distance of about 100 yards. That itpre-dates the section of the main road adjoining it is shownby the way it continues southwards, to the edge of the mainroad, which here curves round across its line and continues fora short distance in line with the avenue which forms theentrance to Nonsuch Park. Some large oaks (also a number of small trees and a consider-able amount of undergrowth) are growing on this cause-way, but in the winter it is clearly discernible and presentsmuch the appearance of that sector of Stane Street which isto be seen on Mickleham Downs. At one point a small streamcuts through it (the course for this stream appears to have beenintentionally dug) while the present road is carried over iton a brick arch. To the north, the causeway gradually PLATE VIII. Fair Field Site. Cut No. pegs in foreground are vertically above one of the marginalditches (Fig. 14) ; the pole, in centre of the road.
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