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Standing Building Recording
Date November 2015
Event ID 1013223
Category Recording
Type Standing Building Recording
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1013223
The photographic survey carried out at 85-87 South Bridge has recorded the historical fabric and extant features within the basement prior to its refurbishment.
Information from Michael Cressey (CFA Archaeology Ltd) January 2016. OASIS ID: cfaarcha1-246332
Ordnance Survey licence number AC0000807262. All rights reserved.
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DP 318543
Standing building survey, Room 1/4, S-facing elevation, general view, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318544
Standing building survey, Room 1/4, S-facing elevation, stone stair treads above the wall head, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318545
Standing building survey, Room 1/4, W-facing elevation, showing stone stair treads cut flush with the wall, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318546
Standing building survey, Room 1/4, N-facing elevation showing the line of stair treads flush with the wall, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318547
Standing building survey, Room 1/1, S-facing elevation, corner press with shelving scars, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318548
Standing building survey, Room 1/1, S-facing elevation, blocked fireplace, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318549
Standing building survey, Room 1/1, W-facing elevation, blocked opening and doorway to Room 1/2, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318550
Standing building survey, Room 1/1, N-facing elevation with opening to 1/4 and remnants of wall plaster, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318551
Standing building survey, Room 1/1, E-facing elevation, boarded-up opening, 20th century brickwork, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318552
Standing building survey, Room 1/2, S-facing elevation, remains of a corner fireplace, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318553
Standing building survey, Room 1/2, S-facing elevation, oblique view of the wall fabric, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318554
Standing building survey, Room 1/2, S-facing elevation, wall fabric at the E end, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318555
Standing building survey, Room 1/2, S-facing elevation, wall fabric at the E end, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318556
Standing building survey, Room 1/2, W-facing elevation, stepped lower wall and rebuilt upper, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318557
Standing building survey, Room 1/2, N-facing elevation, door to F/4 Passage, partition wall in section with brick infill above the doorway, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318558
Standing building survey, Room 1/2, N-facing elevation, door detail, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318559
Standing building survey, Room 1/2, E-facing elevation, door to Room 1/1, and brick-blocked opening, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318560
Standing building survey, Room 1/4, Passage 1/4, general view of the S-facing wall, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318561
Standing building survey, Room 1/4, Flagstone ceiling over Passage 1/4, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318562
Standing building survey, Room 1/3, N-facing elevation, curved wall and door to Passage 1/4, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318563
Standing building survey, Room 1/3, W-facing elevation, panel of stonework and risband joints, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318564
Standing building survey, Room 1/3, W-facing elevation, brickwork at S end of the room, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318565
Standing building survey, Room 1/3, Rubble-filled void below concrete ceiling, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318566
Standing building survey, Room 1/3, E-facing elevation, brick-blocking work and ruined stairs, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318567
Standing building survey, Room 1/3, E-facing elevation, stone staircase treads and under-stairs brickwork, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318568
Standing building survey, Room 1/3, Stone staircase (remains of) with brick lined rear wall, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318569
Standing building survey, Room 1/5, S-facing elevation, general shot, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318570
Standing building survey, Room 1/5, W-facing elevation, stone and brick-filled opening and shuttered concrete (20th c.), 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318571
Standing building survey, Room 1/5, W-facing elevation, S end showing reduced rubble wall and reinforced concrete lintel, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318572
Standing building survey, Room 1/5, N-facing elevation, bricked-up opening, flanked by rubble walls, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318573
Standing building survey, Room 1/5, E-facing elevation, stone-built fireplace and stone chimney breast, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318574
Standing building survey, Room 1/5, E-facing elevation, timber wall plate and stonework and two phases of brickwork, 1930s steel stanchion exposed, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318575
Standing building survey, Room 1/5, E-facing elevation 1930s steel stanchion detail, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318576
Standing building survey, Room 1/5, E-facing elevation, wall head, close up on a roll-molded architectural stonework (door or window rybat), 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318577
Standing building survey, Room 1/5, E-facing elevation, wall head, close up on a roll-molded architectural stonework (door or window rybat), 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318578
Standing building survey, Room 1/5, E-facing elevation, door to Room 1/6, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318579
Standing building survey, Room 1/5, Flagstone floor in front of the fireplace, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318580
Standing building survey, Room 1/6, S-facing elevation, fabric detail and corner fireplace, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318581
Standing building survey, Room 1/6, W-facing elevation, 1930s steel stanchion with modern brickwork, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318582
Standing building survey, Room 1/6, E-facing elevation, bricked-up window, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318583
Standing building survey, Room 1/6, W-facing elevation, wall fabric and door to Room 1/5, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318584
Standing building survey, Room 1/6, N-facing elevation, corner press with shelving scars, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318585
Standing building survey, Room 1/6, N-facing elevation, corner press with shelving scars, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318586
Standing building survey, N-facing elevation, re-used stone above the fireplace, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318587
Standing building survey, Room 1/6, N-facing elevation, fabric detail west of the fireplace, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318588
Standing building survey, Room 1/6, E-facing elevation, concrete plinth, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318589
Standing building survey, Room 1/6, Flagstone floor in front of the fireplace, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 318590
Standing building survey, Room 1/6, Flagstone floor and concrete plinth, 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Records of CFA Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
25/11/2015
© Copyright: CFA Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
Archive from standing building surveys and watching brief at 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Reports from standing building surveys and watching brief at 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Photographs from standing building surveys and watching brief at 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh
