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Bonnyrigg, Bannock Wood
Linear Feature (Period Unknown), Mine Shaft(S) (Post Medieval), Pit(S) (Post Medieval), Rig And Furrow (Medieval) - (Post Medieval)
Site Name Bonnyrigg, Bannock Wood
Classification Linear Feature (Period Unknown), Mine Shaft(S) (Post Medieval), Pit(S) (Post Medieval), Rig And Furrow (Medieval) - (Post Medieval)
Canmore ID 382650
Site Number NT36SW 265
NGR NT 30227 63895
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/382650
- Council Midlothian
- Parish Cockpen
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District Midlothian
- Former County Midlothian
Archaeological Evaluation (11 March 2024 - 5 April 2024)
NT 30227 63895 An archaeological evaluation was undertaken. Five mineshafts were identified along with two areas of spoil associated with mining activity. Two small square pits and four linear features along with a number of agricultural features, rig and furrow cultivation marks, modern plough scars and field drains were recorded during the course of the work.
Information from A. Hunter Blair - GUARD Archaeology Limited, 2024.
OASIS ID: guardarc1-524320
