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Edinburgh, Woodhall Road, Woodhall House
House (17th Century), House (19th Century), Theological College (20th Century)
Site Name Edinburgh, Woodhall Road, Woodhall House
Classification House (17th Century), House (19th Century), Theological College (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) 184 Woodhall Road; Woodhall College
Canmore ID 156863
Site Number NT16NE 111
NGR NT 19729 68348
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/156863
- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
NT16NE 111.00 19729 68348
NT16NE 111.01 19742 68324 Sundial
NT16NE 111.02 19817 68333 Garden Wall
NT16NE 128 19880 68356 Lodge (162 Woodhall Road)
NMRS REFERENCE:
Edinburgh Advertiser July 11 1775 (23)
To be let, the Mansion House, Offices, Dovecot and gardens of Woodhall, with two large grass parks adjacent thereto, lying at the distance of only four measured miles west from Edinburgh, wihtin the parish of Colinton; agreeably situated on the Water of leith, and on the side of a good turnpike road from Edinr., all presenty possessed by Wm St Clair of Roslin Esq. whose servants will show thw premises to any person intending to offer
. . . . . . . . .
N.B. As the tack of the Mains of Woodhall, expires with Crop 1776 any gentleman wanting the house and gardens amy be accomodated with a larger quantity of ground if he inclines
Collection item CSE 1930/104/1 has tentatively been linked with this site (AC 17 April 2002).
Standing Building Recording (3 July 2011 - 10 March 2013)
An archaeological buildings appraisal was required due to an archaeological condition being placed on the development at Woodhall House, Edinburgh. The site is located, within an historic landscape and has fabric dating back potentially to the 16th century.
The fabric of the building that will be impacted by building work dates primarily to the late 19th century when a major refurbishment was undertaken. The entire roof structure and all the upper rooms have been altered at this time. The repointing of the exterior and the discussion on re-harling the exterior wall surfaces gave valuable insights into the structural history of the building, including and understanding of the phased alterations.
Information from David Connolly, Connolly Heritage Consultancy 2013 (OASIS-ID: Connolly1-145166)
Watching Brief (18 June 2013 - 15 May 2014)
A monitored strip was carried out during construction of a new extension, garages and services in the grounds of Woodhall House. Dumped deposits were discovered which contained domestic refuse (oyster shell, coal and charcoal) and lime mortar. They are considered likely to be levelling deposits associated with renovations to Woodhall House when it was rebuilt as a late Georgian mansion. A wall revealed to the west of the house was thought to be part of an early garden wall.
Funder: Mr and Mrs Martin Robertson
Information from Jamie Lewis (CFA Archaeology Ltd) June 2014. OASIS ID: cfaarcha1-180730
Standing Building Recording (1 March 2013)
NT 19729 68348 A standing building survey was carried out on 1 March 2013 in advance of the redevelopment of the upper floor of Woodhall House and possible harling of the building. The parts of the building that will be affected primarily date to the 19th century, when a major refurbishment was undertaken. The entire roof structure and all the upper rooms underwent alteration at that time. The re-pointing of the exterior walls provided valuable insights into the structural history of the building, including the phased alterations dating to the 1550s, 1630s, 1700 and 1820s.
Archive: Connolly Heritage Consultancy and RCAHMS
Funder: Connolly Heritage Consultancy
David Connolly, Connolly Heritage Consultancy, 2013
(Source: DES)
