Borthwick Mains
Clamp Kiln(S) (20th Century)
Site Name Borthwick Mains
Classification Clamp Kiln(S) (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Borthwick Ank; The Waverley Line
Canmore ID 296621
Site Number NT36SE 147
NGR NT 3719 6026
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/296621
- Council Midlothian
- Parish Borthwick
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District Midlothian
- Former County Midlothian
NT36SE 147 3719 6026
A bank of at least eight clamp kilns is situated in a small valley on the N side of the Waverley Line at Borthwick Bank and N of Borthwick Mains farmsteading (NT36SE 84). Disturbed ground at the W end of the kilns would suggest the remains of further structures.
The clamp kilns are not depicted on the early editions of the OS 25-inch or 6-inch maps nor is any industrial activity shown at this location.
Visited by RCAHMS (DE), 14 October 2008
Field Visit (14 October 2008)
A bank of at least eight clamp kilns is situated in a small valley on the N side of the Waverley Line at Borthwick Bank and N of Borthwick Mains farmsteading (NT36SE 84). Disturbed ground at the W end of the kilns would suggest the remains of further structures.
The clamp kilns are not depicted on the early editions of the OS 25-inch or 6-inch maps nor is any industrial activity shown at this location.
Visited by RCAHMS (DE), 14 October 2008
Project (April 2009 - February 2015)
The Borders Railway Project proposals are to reinstate the Newcraighall to Tweedbank section of the former Waverley Line. The reinstated railway line will be approximately 48km long and the majority of the route will use the existing railway embankment.
Several field surveys, archaeological evaluations and standing building surveys were undertaken by CFA Archaeology from April 2009 until February 2015.
CFA Archaeology
