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Holyrood Park Playing Fields
Date 10 July 2000 - 14 July 2000
Event ID 997479
Category Recording
Type Archaeological Evaluation
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/997479
NT 2730 7395 An archaeological assessment was undertaken to determine the impact of the various cultural events that are staged in the park each year. A desk-based assessment was undertaken in advance of a programme of trial trenching that comprised five long trenches covering 1000m2. The assessment identified a spread of archaeological features and structures dating to the late medieval and post-medieval periods. This included a possible outer precinct boundary for Holyrood Abbey, which defined a group of post-holes and pits of medieval date. The remains of post-medieval boundary walls of likely 16th or 17th-century date were identified in the area previously known as St Anne's Yard. Garden features and demolition spreads were also encountered. These are related to a substantial post-medieval building, eventually known as Clockmill House, which was demolished at the end of the 19th century.
A full report has been lodged with the NMRS.
Sponsor: Historic Scotland
S Stronach and C Moloney 2000
