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Burdiehouse Extension Phase 3
Quarry Scoop (Period Unknown)(Possible), Agriculture And Subsistence (Object)(S) (19th Century) - (20th Century), Button(S) (Period Unknown), Coin(S) (Copper Alloy)(Period Unknown)
Site Name Burdiehouse Extension Phase 3
Classification Quarry Scoop (Period Unknown)(Possible), Agriculture And Subsistence (Object)(S) (19th Century) - (20th Century), Button(S) (Period Unknown), Coin(S) (Copper Alloy)(Period Unknown)
Canmore ID 369646
Site Number NT26NE 426
NGR NT 27892 67218
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/369646
- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
Archaeological Evaluation (5 February 2020 - 12 February 2020)
NT 27892 67218 A programme of archaeological works, consisting of a metal detecting survey and 10% samples of 8.3ha, equating to some 4200 linear metres of trenching, took place from 5–12 February 2020.
Due to onsite restrictions, trenching was severely restricted, with a total of 1,900 linear metres achieved. Trenching revealed a possible quarry bowl or natural hollow filled in with red blaize material to depths of 2m. No further significant archaeological material was recovered during the excavation.
The metal detecting survey revealed numerous objects typical of 19th/20th century farming and industrial activity. However, a couple of copper-alloy coins and buttons were recovered, one inscribed with Arabic script.
Archive: NRHE (intended)
Funder: Barrett Homes Ltd
Steven Watt − AOC Archaeology Group
(Source: DES Vol 21)
