Excavation

Date 6 February 2006 - 16 February 2006

Event ID 1020456

Category Recording

Type Excavation

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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