Edinburgh, High Street
Structure(S) (Period Unassigned), Wall(S) (Medieval)
Site Name Edinburgh, High Street
Classification Structure(S) (Period Unassigned), Wall(S) (Medieval)
Canmore ID 295820
Site Number NT27SE 5989
NGR NT 25679 73629
NGR Description NT 25679 73629 to NT 25895 73675
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/295820
- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
Watching Brief (31 March 2006 - 24 November 2006)
NT 25679 73629 to NT 25895 73675 A watching brief was undertaken between 31 March-24 November 2006 during the replacement of cobbles along 200m of the High Street, Edinburgh, close to St Giles Cathedral. A substantial medieval wall 45m in length was uncovered, interpreted as an exterior wall of the Old Tolbooth. Associated cellar walls and structures were also encountered.
Archive to be deposited with RCAHMS.
Funder: City of Edinburgh Council.