Arbroath
Almshouse (Medieval), Chapel (Medieval)
Site Name Arbroath
Classification Almshouse (Medieval), Chapel (Medieval)
Alternative Name(s) Chapel Of The Almonry; James Street; Church Street
Canmore ID 35547
Site Number NO64SW 19
NGR NO 6418 4124
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/35547
- Council Angus
- Parish Arbroath And St Vigeans
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District Angus
- Former County Angus
NO64SW 19 6418 4124.
(NO 6418 4124) Supposed site of St Michael's Chapel (NR)
OS 25" map (1860)
The supposed site (David Millar, writer) of the Chapel of the Almonry, otherwise called the Chapel of St Michael the Archangel, which was erected previous to 1427 and was dependent on the Abbey. The chapel stood a little way back from the High Street and on the south side of the Almonry House.
Name Book 1859
The almonry of the Abbey was rather unusually situated outwith the monastic precints, lying close to the chapel of St Michael. Its foundation was presumably coeval with that of the abbey, but early references are lacking. It does however frequently appear on record during the 15th and 16th centuries.
I B Cowan 1964
(NO 641 412). Four trenches were opened up (by Scottish Urban Archaeological Trust) in advance of development on this site (between James Street and Church Street) which may have been part of the almonry of Arbroath Abbey (NO64SW 18). These revealed modern foundations, a basement and large rubble infill on the north-eastern part of the site and deep garden soil on the southern part. The garden soil contained some sherds of medieval pottery which probably indicate horticultural activity dating from that period. No remains that could be identified as belonging to the almonry buildings of Arbroath Abbey were encountered.
Sponsor: Historic Scotland.
R Cachart 1993.
Excavation (1993)
(NO 641 412). Four trenches were opened up (by Scottish Urban Archaeological Trust) in advance of development on this site (between James Street and Church Street) which may have been part of the almonry of Arbroath Abbey (NO64SW 18). These revealed modern foundations, a basement and large rubble infill on the north-eastern part of the site and deep garden soil on the southern part. The garden soil contained some sherds of medieval pottery which probably indicate horticultural activity dating from that period. No remains that could be identified as belonging to the almonry buildings of Arbroath Abbey were encountered.
Sponsor: Historic Scotland.
R Cachart 1993.
