Bonnington House, Stables

NT16NW 9.03 1104 6911

NT 110 691 A programme of archaeological work was undertaken during February 2006 in advance of the extension and conversion of the stable buildings. This included an archaeological watching brief on ground works and a Level 2 historic building record. Bonnington Steading includes two ranges, both with origins in the 18th century or earlier. Both began as rubble buildings, perhaps a barn and a byre, or stables for the nearby house. The plan of the steading may originally have been different, with the western range extending further to the S, and the principal façade of the southern range facing S. The steading was altered in the 19th century, with the addition of dressed openings, levelling of wall heads and ridges, blocking of openings facing away from the courtyard (possibly for security), and the addition of crow steps at the skews.

Groundbreaking work was monitored in the area surrounding the steading and in undisturbed ground. The only archaeological features identified were rubble footings of walls that used to be part of the steading.

Archive to be deposited in NMRS, including digital photographs. Report and digital photographs lodged with Edinburgh City Council.

Sponsor: Ben Tindall Architects

George Geddes, 2006.