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Excavation
Date October 2014
Event ID 1035777
Category Recording
Type Excavation
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1035777
AOC Archaeology Group was commissioned by Cala Homes Ltd to undertake an archaeological top-soil strip and excavation at the former Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh (NGR: NT 13101 70615).
The archaeological works sought to ascertain the extent, nature and identity of remains associated with the former Craigpark House and its associated farmsteading, dating to the 19th century. The initial top-soil strip cleared an area measuring approximately 100 m by 100 m along the south-eastern perimeter of the site. This was targeted on the basis of both cartographic evidence and previous archaeological field-work. The top-soil strip revealed that the majority of the 19th century structures had been completely removed below foundation level. However, a sand-stone culvert, brick setting and stairwell footings associated with the former house were recorded. Two estate boundary walls were also revealed.
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DP 289119
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
![Excavation, Concrete structure/boiler room entrance [013], Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/DP00289120.jpg)
DP 289120
Excavation, Concrete structure/boiler room entrance [013], Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
![Excavation, Concrete structure/boiler room entrance [013], Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/DP00289121.jpg)
DP 289121
Excavation, Concrete structure/boiler room entrance [013], Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289122
Excavation, Working shot, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289123
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289124
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289125
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289126
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289127
Excavation, Detail shot, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289128
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289129
Excavation, Detail shot, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289130
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289131
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289132
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289133
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289134
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289135
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289136
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289137
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289138
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289139
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289140
Excavation, Detail view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289141
Excavation, Culvert, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289142
Excavation, Culvert, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289143
Excavation, Detail shot, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289144
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289145
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289146
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
![Excavation, Demolition pit [09] post excavation, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/DP00289147.jpg)
DP 289147
Excavation, Demolition pit [09] post excavation, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289148
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289149
Excavation, General view, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
![Excavation, Culvert [03] post excavation, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/DP00289150.jpg)
DP 289150
Excavation, Culvert [03] post excavation, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
![Excavation, Culvert [03] post excavation from S, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/DP00289151.jpg)
DP 289151
Excavation, Culvert [03] post excavation from S, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
![Excavation, Culvert [03] post excavation from S, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/DP00289152.jpg)
DP 289152
Excavation, Culvert [03] post excavation from S, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289153
Excavation, Culvert, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289154
Excavation, Culvert, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
![Excavation, Brick setting [08] from E, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/DP00289155.jpg)
DP 289155
Excavation, Brick setting [08] from E, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289156
Excavation, Brick setting, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
![Excavation, Stone footings [012] and cobbling [011] from E, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/DP00289157.jpg)
DP 289157
Excavation, Stone footings [012] and cobbling [011] from E, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
![Excavation, Stone footings [012] and cobbling [011] from E, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/DP00289158.jpg)
DP 289158
Excavation, Stone footings [012] and cobbling [011] from E, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
![Excavation, Stone footings [012] and cobbling [011] from E, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/DP00289159.jpg)
DP 289159
Excavation, Stone footings [012] and cobbling [011] from E, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289160
Excavation, Wall, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
![Excavation, Wall [07] from W, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/DP00289161.jpg)
DP 289161
Excavation, Wall [07] from W, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
![Excavation, Wall [07] from W, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/DP00289162.jpg)
DP 289162
Excavation, Wall [07] from W, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289163
Excavation, Detail shot, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289164
Excavation, Detail shot, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289165
Excavation, Working shot, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289166
Excavation, Working shot, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289167
Excavation, Working shot, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
![Excavation, Wall [019] under excavation, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/DP00289168.jpg)
DP 289168
Excavation, Wall [019] under excavation, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
![Excavation, Wall [019] under excavation, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/DP00289169.jpg)
DP 289169
Excavation, Wall [019] under excavation, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
DP 289170
Excavation, General view of trench, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh
Records of AOC Archaeology Group, archaeologists, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
10/2014
© Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group. Courtesy of HES.
![Excavation, Concrete structure/boiler room entrance [013], Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00289120.jpg)
![Excavation, Concrete structure/boiler room entrance [013], Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00289121.jpg)
![Excavation, Demolition pit [09] post excavation, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00289147.jpg)
![Excavation, Culvert [03] post excavation, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00289150.jpg)
![Excavation, Culvert [03] post excavation from S, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00289151.jpg)
![Excavation, Culvert [03] post excavation from S, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00289152.jpg)
![Excavation, Brick setting [08] from E, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00289155.jpg)
![Excavation, Stone footings [012] and cobbling [011] from E, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00289157.jpg)
![Excavation, Stone footings [012] and cobbling [011] from E, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00289158.jpg)
![Excavation, Stone footings [012] and cobbling [011] from E, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00289159.jpg)
![Excavation, Wall [07] from W, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00289161.jpg)
![Excavation, Wall [07] from W, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00289162.jpg)
![Excavation, Wall [019] under excavation, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00289168.jpg)
![Excavation, Wall [019] under excavation, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00289169.jpg)
Archive from standing building survey, watching brief and excavation at Craigpark Quarry Walled Garden, Ratho, Edinburgh
Reports from standing building survey, watching brief and excavation at Craigpark Quarry Walled Garden, Ratho, Edinburgh
Photographs from standing building survey, watching brief and excavation at Craigpark Quarry Walled Garden, Ratho, Edinburgh
