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Watching Brief
Date 25 March 2019 - 5 November 2019
Event ID 1122438
Category Recording
Type Watching Brief
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1122438
NT 32560 72407 A watching brief was carried out at Newhailes Stables, Musselburgh, as part of the renovation of the stables buildings. Two main phases of groundbreaking works were monitored: the first oversaw the removal and reduction of the ground surface within the stable courtyard; the second involved monitoring the excavation of all sub-surface service routes, which included the installation of new drainage and lighting cabling. The work took place between March and November 2019.
The programme of works identified the fragmentary remains of the original 18th-century stable block, with substantial foundations recorded 0.35–0.4m below the surface, which align with the 1798 estate plan. The majority of the remaining features have been shown to relate to the mid/later 19th century, specifically the rectangular walled structure within the stable courtyard.
Archive: NRHE (intended). Reports lodged with East Lothian Council HER
Funder: National Trust for Scotland
John Musgrove − CFA Archaeology Ltd
(Source: DES Vol 21)
OASIS ID: cfaarcha1-375648 (J Musgrove) 2019
