Watching Brief

Date 15 November 1995 - 22 November 1995

Event ID 546290

Category Recording

Type Watching Brief

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/546290

NT 5486 3417 A watching brief was undertaken by Kirkdale Archaeology at Melrose Abbey during the laying of electricity cables in November 1995. Extensive archaeological material was uncovered in the small area affected, possibly including the great abbey drain, and a post-monastic building. All features were sealed by a series of road deposits, the earliest relating to access to the brewery.

Sponsor: Historic Scotland

G Ewart and D Murray 1996