Excavation
Date August 2008 - October 2008
Event ID 577151
Category Recording
Type Excavation
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/577151
NT 1900 7688 Work was undertaken, August–October 2008, to enable the formulation of an appropriate mitigation strategy for the future protection, conservation and interpretation of the Roman remains. The works consisted of three elements; the excavation of the two barrack blocks and evaluations of the granary building and the eastern entrance of the Roman fort.
The work was successful in identifying previously known features in Barrack Block B, but more importantly in situ deposits in Barrack block A and Trenches B and C. Fresh evidence for the phasing of the buildings was recovered and a large selection of artefacts was recovered. These included metalwork, coins and ceramics relating to the Roman occupation, and medieval ceramics and metalwork.
Archive: RCAHMS (intended)
Funder: City of Edinburgh Council and Historic Cramond Management Group
Martin Cook and Victoria Clements (AOC Archaeology Group), 2008