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The Results of a Desk-Based Assessment and Archaeological Field Evaluation of St Margaret's Hope Wharf, Rosyth |
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Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd unpublished report series
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Publication Type: |
Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Headland Archaeology conducted an archaeological evaluation by desk-based assessment and trial trenching at St Margaret's Wharf, Rosyth, NGR: NT 12412 81474. The aim of the work was to record an upstanding wharf that survived within an area of reclaimed land, and to establish if any earlier structures or vessels were present adjacent to the wharf. The work was commissioned by Transport Scotland, managed by Jacobs Arup and undertaken in advance of the proposed Forth Replacement Crossing (FRC). Three trenches totalling 63.6m² were excavated around the wharf identified in the Environmental Statement (Transport Scotland 2010). Due to the constraints of groundwater levels and the presence of services, limited areas were available for trenching along the relict shoreline close to the wharf. An assessment of all readily available documentary and cartographic sources was undertaken following the completion of fieldwork. Trial trenching established that the main structure of the wharf survived in good condition including features such as a protective wooden framework present along the seaward elevation. No evidence of any vessels were identified. The structure of the wharf was recorded as part of the programme of works, as well as the location of an earlier wharf to the north, and the remnants of part of a later pier further to the south-west. A study of desk based sources indicated that the wharf was constructed c 1900, and was in use for around 30 years, probably for transporting stone and coal from small scale local enterprises mainly quarrying. There was one low rectangular structure to the rear of the wharf, but this was removed in the mid 20th century, during which time the whole of St Margaret's Bay was being infilled and reclaimed as part of the wider expansion of Rosyth Naval Dockyard. Any structures present in the wider area to the north of the wharf now lie under the extensive embankments relating to the A90 and B981 slip-road. |
Author: |
Kirsty Dingwall
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Publisher: |
Headland Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic Scotland (OASIS Reviewer)
Fife Archaeological Unit (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2010
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Locations: |
Site: |
Forth Replacemnt Crossing: Land Parcel 3 evaluation |
Parish: |
DUNFERMLINE |
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Fife |
Country: |
Scotland |
Location - Auto Detected: |
St Margarets Bay |
Grid Reference: 312390, 681550 (Easting, Northing)
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Subjects / Periods: |
PERIOD UNKNOWN
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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NONE
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POST MEDIEVAL
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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Wharf
(Monus)
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1900 (Auto Detected Temporal) |
Mid 20th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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OASIS Id: |
headland1-104169 |
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A4 Report
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Created Date: |
25 Nov 2016 |