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NTS Recording Event
Date 3 November 2012 - 5 November 2012
Event ID 932441
Category Recording
Type Condition Survey
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/932441
An archaeological watching brief was carried out during the dredging of the garden pond at the Pineapple. Dredging uncovered an inlet and revetment wall at the east end of the pond made up of square rusticated sandstone blocks standing to four courses. This design element of the pond had been previously unknown and was covered by up to 0.5m of topsoil on the bank and up to 2m of sediment within the pond itself.
It may be possible that a bridge once crossed the pond at its narrowest point, as suggested by a deposit of broken brick and a single rusticated brick. However, further excavation along the bank would be necessary to try and unearth any foundation for such a structure.
During the dredging a curling stone was recovered from the foot of the eastern revetment wall, giving a good indication of the ponds use within the wider Dunmore Estate.
