Standing Building Recording

Date 14 June 2012

Event ID 991477

Category Recording

Type Standing Building Recording

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/991477

AOC Archaeology Group was commissioned by Yeoman McAllister Architects on behalf of their client to undertake an historic building appraisal at the former Cross Keys Hotel, 182 High Street, Dalkeith, prior to re-development. These works were required as a condition of planning consent by the East Lothian Council Archaeology Service who advise the Midlothian Council on archaeology matters. The Cross Keys Hotel was constructed around 1804 and was originally known as Davidson's Inn after Robert Davidson purchased the land. Some time in the 1830s/40s, the Inn was acquired by the Duke of Buccleugh. Surviving as a three-storey with attic building in stone rubble and ashlar, it stands as one of the earliest surviving buildings in the town, which is reflected in its B listed status.

AOC Archaeology Group (D. Sproat) OASIS ID: aocarcha1-129859