Watching Brief

Date 9 November 2015 - 8 January 2016

Event ID 1203969

Category Recording

Type Watching Brief

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1203969

NS 5598 6634 GUARD Archaeology Limited undertook an archaeological watching brief during groundworks across the western area of high ground on the proposed development at Castlebank Street, Partick. This was with the original aim of producing a terrain model and section to estimate the levels of prior disturbance across the western area through stripping a 5 m wide trench north/south across the area, however several features of archaeological significance were encountered during the removal of overburden. These comprised a large north-east/south-west orientated ditch containing a stone culvert, a substantial stone wall, a sandstone well, as well as further north-west/south-east orientated ditches and associated features to the north and south of the main features. A range of material culture, mainly green glazed ceramic of Medieval and late Medieval date was recovered during initial investigations, suggesting that the features may be associated with the seventeenth century Partick Castle and the earlier twelfth/thirteenth century Bishops Castle. Some features were fully excavated based on the development requirements, however it is proposed that the surviving remains are preserved below and within the footprint of the proposed development. This work was undertaken between 9th November 2015 and 8th January 2016.

Information from Beth Spence - Guard Archaeology Limited.