Heriot Watt University Riccarton Campus Masterplan

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Date 1 May 2014 - 1 July 2014

Event ID 1003146

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Type Project

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A Cultural Heritage assessment for the Riccarton campus masterplan, Heriot Watt University. was undertaken. The impacts of the proposed development on the Cultural Heritage assets within the campus were assessed.

Information from George Mudie (CFA Archaeology Ltd) July 2014. OASIS ID: cfaarcha1-215625

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Event	Type	Subtype	Notes	Date
1003156	RECORDING	DESK BASED ASSESSMENT	The un-named stream that feeds the Loch (9) has been dammed just to the east of the former Riccarton House to create the Fire Pond; a facility for providing water to douse any possible blaze that might affect the House. A stone built dam lines the south side of the former carriage drive with a sluice at its centre point. To the north of the carriage drive a buried cistern lies overgrown within small patch of woodland (NT 17441 69254). Also in this same area is a small stone built bridge over the stream and the remnants of steps that once led to a footbridge over the carriage drive. A second bridge over the stream lies a short way south of the southern end of the fire pond. The fire pond and sluice both survive and are in good condition. The cistern is largely now moss covered and untended. The two small bridges crossing the stream are in fair condition but that to the north is not actively maintained or in use. The remnants of the steps (to the [...]	1 May 2014
1003153	RECORDING	DESK BASED ASSESSMENT	The burial ground is located to the west of the formal lawn area and is [...]	1 May 2014
1003157	RECORDING	DESK BASED ASSESSMENT	Two 17th century sandstone gate piers, with a modern, stone built, wall [...]	1 May 2014

Heriot Watt University Riccarton Campus Masterplan

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