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