Fishers' Tryst
Coin (Roman)
Site Name Fishers' Tryst
Classification Coin (Roman)
Canmore ID 51874
Site Number NT26SW 22
NGR NT 2490 6236
NGR Description Unlocated
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Midlothian
- Parish Glencorse
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District Midlothian
- Former County Midlothian
NT26SW 22 unlocated.
This coin is still in Mr Walker's possession. It was given to his son when he was a schoolboy, but its provenance is unknown (Mrs Walker, Fishers Tryst).
Visited by OS (RD) 3 February 1970
NT 240 620 An archaeological evaluation was carried out at Greenlaw Mains, Penicuik in advance of a proposed residential development. The area lies in close proximity to Mauricewood and Greenlaw Collieries, both of which appear on the 25.
Information from M Kirby (CFA Archaeology Ltd) 27 April 2007.
Note (1988)
Fisher's Tryst, Penicuik, Roman Coin NT 2490 6236 NT26SW 22
In 1953-4, when the foundations of the Fisher's Tryst were being dug, a bronze coin of Elagabulus is said to have been found.
RCAHMS 1988
(Robertson 1961, 146)
Archaeological Evaluation (2007)
NT 240 620 An archaeological evaluation was carried out at Greenlaw Mains, Penicuik in advance of a proposed residential development. The area lies in close proximity to Mauricewood and Greenlaw Collieries, both of which appear on the 25.
Information from M Kirby (CFA Archaeology Ltd) 27 April 2007.
