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Longthorn
Colliery(S) (Post Medieval), Cropmark(S) (Period Unknown)
Site Name Longthorn
Classification Colliery(S) (Post Medieval), Cropmark(S) (Period Unknown)
Canmore ID 53497
Site Number NT36NW 63
NGR NT 31945 69303
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/53497
- Council Midlothian
- Parish Newton
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District Midlothian
- Former County Midlothian
NT36NW 63 NT 31945 69303
NT 319 692. Coal Sinks and Cropmarks, Longthorn: Visible on air photographs.
(Undated) information in NMRS.
Archaeological Evaluation (5 September 2007 - 8 October 2007)
NT 3184 6927 to NT 3166 6922 – South-eastern Wedge RP13, NT 3188 6941 – South-eastern Wedge Block An
archaeological evaluation was required in advance of the proposed South-eastern Wedge (RP13) development near Danderhall. The archaeological evaluation was undertaken between 5 September–8 October 2007. It comprised 5% of the proposed development area, consisting of eight trenches totalling 360m². A 4.5m long circular feature/pit associated with the coal mining industry was identified but left unexcavated. The evaluation uncovered no features or artefacts of archaeological significance.
A subsequent archaeological evaluation was required in advance of the proposed South-eastern Wedge (Block O) development again near Danderhall. The archaeological evaluation comprised 5% of the proposed development area, consisting of 15 trenches totalling 1,535m2. The location of the Woolmet Mains Farmstead
was identified to the W of the development. Material associated with the former use of the site within the coalmining industry was identified in the topsoil. The evaluation uncovered no features or artefacts of archaeological significance.
Archive to be deposited with RCAHMS.
Funder: Turner Townsend.
Project (April 2009 - February 2015)
The Borders Railway Project proposals are to reinstate the Newcraighall to Tweedbank section of the former Waverley Line. The reinstated railway line will be approximately 48km long and the majority of the route will use the existing railway embankment.
Several field surveys, archaeological evaluations and standing building surveys were undertaken by CFA Archaeology from April 2009 until February 2015.
CFA Archaeology
Archaeological Evaluation (16 November 2011 - 25 April 2012)
A programme of archaeological works was carried out as part of the Borders Railway Project. The work was undertaken on Sites 13, 14 and 613. They are Longthorn Colliery (Sites 13 and 613) (NMRS No NT36NW 63 SMR No MEL 8407) and a building identified from early mapping (Site 14). The sites were spread over the North and South sides of Millerhill Road. Forty-eight trial trenches were excavated which covered 2660m2 or 6% of the evaluation area. No features of archaeological significance were identified.
Information from OASIS ID: cfaarcha1-118100 (G Carruthers ) 2012
