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Ratho, Craigpark
No Class (Event) (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Ratho, Craigpark
Classification No Class (Event) (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Edinburgh
Canmore ID 142991
Site Number NT17SW 105
NGR NT 1309 7061
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/142991
![Excavation, Wall [07] from W, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/DP00289161.jpg)
![Excavation, Wall [019] under excavation, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/DP00289169.jpg)
![Excavation, Brick setting [08] from E, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/DP00289155.jpg)
![Excavation, Culvert [03] post excavation from S, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/DP00289151.jpg)
![Excavation, Stone footings [012] and cobbling [011] from E, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/DP00289157.jpg)
![Excavation, Concrete structure/boiler room entrance [013], Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/DP00289120.jpg)
![Excavation, Wall [07] from W, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00289161.jpg)
![Excavation, Wall [019] under excavation, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00289169.jpg)
![Excavation, Brick setting [08] from E, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00289155.jpg)
![Excavation, Culvert [03] post excavation from S, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00289151.jpg)
![Excavation, Stone footings [012] and cobbling [011] from E, Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00289157.jpg)
![Excavation, Concrete structure/boiler room entrance [013], Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00289120.jpg)
- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Ratho
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
Excavation (October 2014)
AOC Archaeology Group was commissioned by Cala Homes Ltd to undertake an archaeological top-soil strip and excavation at the former Craigpark Quarry, Ratho, Edinburgh (NGR: NT 13101 70615).
The archaeological works sought to ascertain the extent, nature and identity of remains associated with the former Craigpark House and its associated farmsteading, dating to the 19th century. The initial top-soil strip cleared an area measuring approximately 100 m by 100 m along the south-eastern perimeter of the site. This was targeted on the basis of both cartographic evidence and previous archaeological field-work. The top-soil strip revealed that the majority of the 19th century structures had been completely removed below foundation level. However, a sand-stone culvert, brick setting and stairwell footings associated with the former house were recorded. Two estate boundary walls were also revealed.
Information from AOC Archaeology Group
