Watching Brief

Date 10 February 2004 - 13 February 2004

Event ID 1084937

Category Recording

Type Watching Brief

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1084937

NT 243 726 to NT 244 727 A watching brief was conducted in February 2004 on the Union Canal (NT27SW 83.02) between Viewforth Bridge and the Leamington Lift Bridge. The wall that formed the N side of the canal was bulging and about to collapse. Investigations revealed evidence of the clay lining of the canal and the towpath. The original sandstone rubble wall that formed the N side was shown to be little more than a formal edge to the waterway. Apertures in the wall, with sandstone margins,appeared to be water control features. These were later blocked and replaced by cast-iron pipe outlets at a higher level, relating to the development of industry along the canal in the second half of the 19th century.

P Sharman 2004

Sponsor: Historic Scotland

Kirkdale Archaeology