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Archaeological Evaluation
Date 18 May 2016 - 20 May 2016
Event ID 1012197
Category Recording
Type Archaeological Evaluation
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1012197
NT 219 719 An evaluation was carried out, 18–20 May 2016, in advance of development work at Saughton Hall. The excavations were localised to four trenches that were positioned to investigate the walls of Saughton Hall, as well as areas requiring up to 3m deep investigations for
engineering purposes.
Three of the trenches revealed remains relating to the various phases of Saughton Hall. The main external wall of the house, some internal walls and drainage features were all revealed within 14m of trench. The findings from these works match the findings of the earlier evaluation and
community excavation that showed the foundation levels of the former house all survive under the modern compound and landscaping.
Archive: NRHE (intended)
Funder: The City of Edinburgh Council Parks and Greenspace
Kevin Paton – AOC Archaeology Group
(Source: DES, Volume 17)
