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Excavation
Date 6 February 2006 - 16 February 2006
Event ID 1020456
Category Recording
Type Excavation
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1020456
Headland Archaeology was commissioned by AMEC, on behalf of the Scottish Prison Service to undertake an archaeological excavation and historic building recording at HMP Perth. This work forms part of a phased programme of archaeological works prior to redevelopment and follows an
archaeological evaluation within the prison grounds.
The archaeological excavation within C Hall exercise yard exposed further elements of a mid 19th century radial exercise yard and tunnel structure previously identified in the evaluation.
A detailed photographic and measured survey was undertaken within the basement of C Hall prior to demolition. This recorded a series of vaulted tunnel structures, believed to be associated with an air ventilation system.
Information from Candy Hatherley (Headland Archaeology) April 2006
Project code: PPJ04
