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Archaeological Evaluation
Date 27 January 2022 - 7 February 2022
Event ID 1162944
Category Recording
Type Archaeological Evaluation
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1162944
NT 27470 62769 (centred) An evaluation by trial pitting and a watching brief were conducted, between 27 January and 7 February 2022, at Rosslyn Castle, Roslin (SM1208; Canmore ID: 51811).
The test-pits were excavated within the courtyard area close to the East Range which revealed sandstone foundations in three individual pits which likely relate to structural features pre-dating the 17th-century remodelling of the still standing East Block. The majority of the test-pit area was covered in a Victorian demolition and levelling deposit which forms much of the modern lawn area. Traces of midden soil were also observed, however, artefacts recovered ranged from the medieval period through to the modern day suggesting substantial disturbance over the area.
The results of the test-pitting will allow the installation of services/drainage features across the courtyard area without disturbing any significant archaeological remains. These works are to be undertaken in a forthcoming phase of work, which requires an additional watching brief to be carried out.
Archive: NRHE (intended)
Funder: Paige-Park on behalf of Rosslyn Castle
Kai Wallace – AOC Archaeology Group
(Source: DES Volume 23)
