Archaeological Evaluation

Date 16 September 2008 - 19 September 2008

Event ID 578237

Category Recording

Type Archaeological Evaluation

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NS 3257 7441 A programme of assessment was undertaken from 16–19 September 2008 in relation to the proposed development of ground surrounding the existing brick built conversion of Gourock Rope Works.

Test pitting encountered human remains in Area A to the E of the Rope Works, while Area B to the W was found to be archaeologically sterile. The strip of the proposed building footprint in Area A uncovered the 19th-century cemetery boundary wall and identified surviving in situ graves along the western side of the development footprint. Disarticulated and disturbed human remains were recovered from 20th century demolition deposits and in situ graves were not disturbed.

Archive: RCAHMS. Report: WoSAS

Funder: Clyde Homes

Katie Sludden (Rathmell Archaeology Limited), 2008