Earth Resistance Survey

Date 22 July 2013 - 26 July 2013

Event ID 993351

Category Recording

Type Earth Resistance Survey

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/993351

NJ 79620 00494 A geophysical survey that aimed to map potential structural remains and garden features associated with the castle was undertaken, 22–26 July 2013. A resistance survey at 0.5m by 0.5m intervals was undertaken on the lawns to the W, E and S of the castle, with GPR being conducted over gravel, tarmac and paved areas.

The resistance survey mapped many elements of the formal garden within the S lawn. Anomalies of possible interest were also noted within the W and E lawns, although, with the exception of two well defined responses from former paths, these are ephemeral. The GPR survey identified several anomalies of possible interest, including possible footings of a wall associated with the tower and potential structures in the NE of the courtyard. Numerous services were also detected.

Archive: Rose Geophysical Consultants

Funder: The National Trust for Scotland

Susan Ovenden, Rose Geophysical Consultants, 2013

(Source: DES)