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Stranraer, Old Town Hall

Burial(S) (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Stranraer, Old Town Hall

Classification Burial(S) (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Stranraer Museum

Canmore ID 76900

Site Number NX06SE 80.01

NGR NX 0594 6083

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/76900

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Dumfries And Galloway
  • Parish Stranraer
  • Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
  • Former District Wigtown
  • Former County Wigtownshire

Archaeology Notes

NX06SE 80.01 0594 6083

A watching brief took place during alteration work in the ground floor area of the former Old Town Hall building, which was at one time part of Stranraer Parish Graveyard. Excavation of two adult skeletons from two areas of the site. One skeleton taken to Edinburgh by the police for medical examination and report. One retained in museum store for re-burial in adjacent cemetery. Medical report pending.

Excavation photographs held in museum.

Sponsor: Wigtown District Council.

E Ritchie 1989.

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