Title: |
Excavations at Joppa salt pan works, Joppa, Midlothian |
Series: |
Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd unpublished report series
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ADS Terms of Use and Access
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Publication Type: |
Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Headland Archaeology conducted a programme of archaeological works on the site of the former salt pan works at Joppa following the collapse of the north-western corner of the seawall. The programme of works comprised the excavation, recording and survey of the upstanding remains of the salt pan works within a specified area close to the damaged sea wall. The excavations revealed a number of existing stone walls and brick flues relating to different phases of the salt pans. The most significant of these walls incorporated two large brick arches that were associated with the remains of two long brick flues. These flues were the main focus of the site and would have formed the heating element for the salt pans that would have been placed above them. The arches had subsequently been blocked and the flues no longer used. A smaller opening with an iron door had then been placed in one of the arches linked to a small brick flue, possibly used for heating purposes. No significant artefacts associated with the salt pan works were retrieved during these works. |
Author: |
Donald Wilson
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Publisher: |
Headland Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic Scotland (OASIS Reviewer)
City of Edinburgh Archaeology Service (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2011
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Locations: |
Site: |
Joppa Salt pans |
Parish: |
EDINBURGH |
County: |
Edinburgh |
Country: |
Scotland |
Grid Reference: 332100, 673400 (Easting, Northing)
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Subjects / Periods: |
PERIOD UNKNOWN
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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NONE
(Find)
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POST MEDIEVAL
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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Salt Pan Works
(Monus)
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Identifiers: |
OASIS Id: |
headland1-94890 |
OBIB: |
JSPW10-002 |
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Note: |
A bound A4 report with a clear plastic cover
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Created Date: |
28 Nov 2016 |