Gorebridge, Harvieston Farm
Culvert (18th Century), Drain(S) (18th Century), Wall(S) (18th Century)
Site Name Gorebridge, Harvieston Farm
Classification Culvert (18th Century), Drain(S) (18th Century), Wall(S) (18th Century)
Canmore ID 296106
Site Number NT36SW 226
NGR NT 3470 6050
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/296106
- Council Midlothian
- Parish Borthwick
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District Midlothian
- Former County Midlothian
Archaeological Evaluation (3 September 2007 - 7 September 2007)
NT 3470 6050 An archaeological evaluation was undertaken from 3–7 September 2007 in advance of a proposed housing development within the former grounds of Harvieston House (17th-century), Gorebridge. The evaluation entailed 5% trial trenching of three fields. A number of wall bases and a stone culvert were recorded. All of these date to early phases of the Harvieston estate, most probably 17th- to 18th-century. Several rubble field drains, furrows and other possible cultivation or drainage features were also recorded. There was very little evidence of activity pre-dating the Harvieston estate apart from some ephemeral furrows. There was no evidence for prehistoric occupation on the site.
Archive to be deposited with RCAHMS. Reports are to be deposited with Midlothian Council.
Funder: George Wimpey East Scotland Ltd.
