Watching Brief

Date 28 February 2018 - 8 March 2018

Event ID 1046709

Category Recording

Type Watching Brief

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1046709

AOC Archaeology Group undertook a watching brief on behalf of Scottish Water in relation to excavations associated with an existing water main at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade (NGR: NT 25378 73520). The works lay at the north-eastern end of the Esplanade at the entrance to Castlehill. No significant archaeological remains or artefacts were revealed during the watching brief. The only remains encountered being a large, possibly carved, stone in the modern infill associated with the road surface preparation and services.

Information from Andrew McLean (AOC Archaeology Group) 8 March 2018.

OASIS ID: aocarcha1-311491