Metal Detector Survey

Date 2005 - 2006

Event ID 1002591

Category Recording

Type Metal Detector Survey

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1002591

In 2005 and 2006 a series of formal metal detector surveys were undertaken on two fields to the immediate west and south-west of Barbachlaw Farm, Wallyford. These two fields are situated within the 16th century Battle of Pinkie (1547) landscape and within what is believed to be the core area of conflict.

A total of four surveys were undertaken under different vegetation conditions. A large number of artefacts were recovered, a small percentage of which were comprised of artillery shot and interpreted as being associated with the Battle of Pinkie.

B Simpson, East Lothian Council 2011