Site type STRUCTURE(S), WALL(S) (MEDIEVAL)
Canmore ID 295820
Site Number NT27SE 5989
NGR NT 25679 73629
Council EDINBURGH, CITY OF
Parish EDINBURGH (EDINBURGH, CITY OF)
Former Region LOTHIAN
Former District CITY OF EDINBURGH
Former County MIDLOTHIAN

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Notes and Activities

31 March 2006 to 24 November 2006

WATCHING BRIEF

Notes NT 25679 73629 to NT 25895 73675 A watching brief was undertaken between 31 March¿24 November 2006 during the replacement of cobbles along 200m of the High Street, Edinburgh, close to St Giles Cathedral. A substantial medieval wall 45m in length was uncovered, interpreted as an exterior wall of the Old Tolbooth. Associated cellar walls and structures were also encountered.
Archive to be deposited with RCAHMS.
Funder: City of Edinburgh Council.

Further details

Books and References

Lynchehaun, S (2007a) 'High Street, City of Edinburgh (Edinburgh parish), watching brief', Discovery Excav Scot, vol.8 Cathedral Communications Limited, Wiltshire, England.
Page(s): 87

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