Archaeological Evaluation

Date 17 August 2016 - 6 February 2018

Event ID 1047139

Category Recording

Type Archaeological Evaluation

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1047139

Headland Archaeology was commissioned by Allenbuild Ltd to agree a programme of archaeological works with City of Edinburgh Council Archaeology Service (CECAS), who advises the Local Planning Authority on archaeological matters. The archaeological works were carried out in advance of the proposed partial demolition, refurbishment and redevelopment of an existing complex of 19th century warehouses and outbuildings. New residential units, a courtyard and parking at 31-33 Assembly Street, Leith, Edinburgh were scheduled to be built following the completion of the archaeological works.

The archaeological works included photographic survey and archaeological Monitoring on drainage and foundation works. The photographic survey comprised photographs of the exposed wall heads and timber rafters of the gabled roof of a C listed warehouse at the south of the development area. Three stone walls and a stone wall foundation likely to date to the 19th century were noted during the monitoring works. A pit containing glass and animal bone and two sherds of glass was also noted.

Information from Nuala Woodley and Magnar Dalland (Headland Archaeology Ltd) February 2018. OASIS ID: headland1-265116