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Montrose, 62-64 Bridge Street, Royal Infirmary

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Site Name Montrose, 62-64 Bridge Street, Royal Infirmary

Classification No Class (Event)

Alternative Name(s) Montrose Royal Infirmary

Canmore ID 109579

Site Number NO75NW 100

NGR NO 710 574

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Angus
  • Parish Montrose
  • Former Region Tayside
  • Former District Angus
  • Former County Angus

Archaeology Notes

NO75NW 100 710 574

See also NO75NW 171.

NO 710 574. In February 1995 the Trust undertook an archaeological evaluation in advance of the relocation of the physiotherapy department to the SW part of the garden at the rear of Montrose Royal Infirmary. The site was identified as being archaeologically significant due to its position within the boundaries of the medieval burgh and also because the infirmary was the site of a small 16th century fort.

Three trenches were excavated, recorded and backfilled. No relevant archaeological features were found. The excavations revealed natural deposits of water-lain and wind-blown sand, garden features, evidence of site remodelling and the recent remains of a tennis court surface.

Sponsor: Angus NHS Trust.

R Cachart 1995.

NO 710 574 In April and May 1996 SUAT undertook trial work on the E side of Montrose Infirmary, in advance of construction of the A92 Montrose relief road. The objectives of the trial work were to assess any archaeological evidence relating to the royal castle, 16th-century fort and medieval backlands. Three trenches were machine excavated. Limited evidence of medieval backland occupation survived as features and deposits with medieval pottery and bone, and probably as truncated garden soils. No evidence was found for the defensive use of the site in the medieval/post-medieval period, the early castle or 16th-centry fort. Further work was not required.

Sponsor: Angus Council Roads Department

R Cachart 1996

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