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Haddington, Neilson Park
Ditch(S) (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Haddington, Neilson Park
Classification Ditch(S) (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 350363
Site Number NT57SW 522
NGR NT 51530 73600
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/350363
- Council East Lothian
- Parish Haddington
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District East Lothian
- Former County East Lothian
Magnetometry (16 January 2014 - 24 July 2014)
NT 5153 7355 A geophysical survey was undertaken, 16 January – 24 July 2014, of Neilson Park in advance of development work. The work, undertaken in two phases, consisted of 136 grids each 20 x 20m, and aimed to assess the evidence for past human use, particularly in relation to
the 1548-49 siege of Haddington.
An initial survey recorded a possible curvilinear ditch with two apparent off-shoots and part of a possible second curvilinear ditch, all of which may be related to the siege of 1548–49. It also recorded a large magnetic di-pole that may represent episodes of burning or the location of buried metal objects. A number of more recent features relating to the modern use of the area as a recreation ground were also identified.
A second survey in July 2014 recorded an area of compacted ground, five di-polar magnetic anomalies and an area of general ground disturbance. The di-poles probably reflect modern drainage features, while the general ground disturbance appears to be related to the construction of artificial surfaces and a skateboard park. The compacted ground was in an area used for sporting activities and probably reflects this use.
Archive: RCAHMS (intended)
Funder: East Lothian Council
Christine Rennie – GUARD Archaeology Ltd
(Source: DES)
