Edinburgh, Cramond Road South, Lauriston Castle, Pump Drive Unit
Drain(S) (Period Unassigned), Path(S) (Period Unassigned), Wall (Period Unassigned)(Possible), Well (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Edinburgh, Cramond Road South, Lauriston Castle, Pump Drive Unit
Classification Drain(S) (Period Unassigned), Path(S) (Period Unassigned), Wall (Period Unassigned)(Possible), Well (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Well
Canmore ID 52031
Site Number NT27NW 1.01
NGR NT 203 761
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/52031
- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
Watching Brief (13 August 2013 - 15 August 2013)
NT 20300 76095 A watching brief was carried out, 13–15 August 2013, during the excavation of five test trenches in advance of the installation of new water mains. No finds or features or archaeological significance were recorded.
Archive: RCAHMS
Funder: The City of Edinburgh Council
Andrew Brown, CFA Archaeology Ltd, 2013
(Source: DES)
Watching Brief (February 2014 - March 2014)
NT 203 761 A watching brief was carried out, February - March 2014, during excavations associated with the installation of a new water main around Lauriston Castle. A number of features were observed which were related to the drainage and use of the surrounding landscaped gardens. These included two stone-surfaced paths, a rubble filled drain, three stone slab-covered drains and a possible wall foundation.
Archive: RCAHMS. Reports: City of Edinburgh Council SMR and RCAHMS
Funder: RPS
Gary Savory - CFA Archaeology Ltd
(Source: DES)
