Haddington, Hospital Road, Roodlands Hospital

The desk-based assessment has identified two cultural heritage sites within the proposed development area from cartographic sources: a Fever Hospital (1), which was probably built in the early 20th century; and two buildings (2) dating to at least the late 18th century. There is no record on the cartographic sources of ruined structures or farmsteads of medieval or post-medieval date. Thus, the proposed development area has not been extensively developed since at least the 18th century and probably earlier. The probability that the proposed development area contains remains of medieval or later date is, therefore, considered to be low.

No archaeological sites or finds of prehistoric date have been made within or in the immediate vicinity of the proposed development area and the probability of encountering such finds is, therefore, considered to be low.

Information from OASIS ID: cfaarcha1-210587 (T Neighbour) 2014

NT 5028 7411 A trial trenching evaluation was carried out, in February 2016, in advance of the construction of a new Community Hospital at Roodlands Hospital. Consultation of early map editions suggested that the proposed development area was agricultural land prior to the construction of the hospital in the late 19th to early 20th century. Vestigial traces of rig and furrow cultivation were identified.

Archive: NRHE (intended). Report: East Lothian SMR and NRHE

Funder: Morrison Construction Scotland

Magnus Kirby - CFA Archaeology Ltd

(Source: DES, Volume 17)