Watching Brief

Date 23 November 2017 - 30 April 2018

Event ID 1049176

Category Recording

Type Watching Brief

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1049176

NS 40005 74402 A watching brief was undertaken, November 2017 – March 2018, during the installation of a new waste water drainage system in the grounds of the castle. The hand and machine excavated trenches mostly followed the line of the previous drainage works to minimise any damage.

The main trench excavation, which ran along the western side of Governor’s House, contained the only significant archaeological remains. These included various culverts, surfaces and walls, all of which had been truncated by previous drainage works. These are thought to relate to the construction and use of the Governor’s House, but this could not be confirmed due to the limited nature of the trenches.

Archive: NRHE (intended). Report: WoSAS

Funder: Historic Environment Scotland

Leah Watt – CFA Archaeology Ltd

(Source DES vol 19)

OASIS ID: cfaarcha1-302181