Linlthgow, The Vennel
Animal Remains (Early Medieval)
Site Name Linlthgow, The Vennel
Classification Animal Remains (Early Medieval)
Canmore ID 304490
Site Number NT07NW 303
NGR NT 00017 77154
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/304490
- Council West Lothian
- Parish Linlithgow
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District West Lothian
- Former County West Lothian
Watching Brief (13 April 2009 - 16 October 2009)
NT 000 771 A watching brief was carried out from 13 April–16 October 2009 during works associated with the construction of a combined sewerage outflow (CSO). Initial excavation of four trial holes showed 1.2m of significant disturbance relating to modern buildings and services. A concentration of animal bones was recovered from two drill cores at a depth of c3m.
The area excavated for the CSO had been disturbed to a depth of 1.75m during the installation of a concrete
clad sewerage pipe, with made ground and rubble present throughout the area. No archaeological features or deposits were recorded.
Archive: RCAHMS (intended). Report: RCAHMS and West Lothian Council’s HER
Funder: Scottish Water Solutions
Stuart Mitchell and Dean Williams – CFA Archaeology Ltd
