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Nelson Monument Calton Hill Evaluation Report |
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Addyman Archaeology unpublished report series
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Publication Type: |
Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Addyman Archaeology was commissioned by the City of Edinburgh Council to undertake an archaeological evaluation of an uncovered stone feature. The feature was partially exposed during the formation of a series of planting beds to the east of Nelson's Monument on Calton Hill. A trench was excavated across the top of the feature to identify its extent and purpose. The feature was formed from a deep cut into the bedrock of the hill, forming a large square chamber. The chamber was lined with dry stone and sealed with a 1m square stone capping. Two ceramic pipes ran in/out of the chamber; one of these was possibly from a down pipe and the other was perhaps an overflow. The feature proved to be drainage related. Its full purpose was not clear, but it was possibly a cistern tank for collecting rainwater. |
Author: |
K Macfadyen
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Publisher: |
Addyman Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic Environment Scotland (OASIS Reviewer)
City of Edinburgh Archaeology Service (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2016
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Locations: |
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Nelson Monument, Calton Hill |
County: |
Edinburgh |
Parish: |
EDINBURGH |
Country: |
Scotland |
Grid Reference: 326263, 674107 (Easting, Northing)
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Subjects / Periods: |
POST MEDIEVAL
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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DRAINAGE
(Monus)
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addymana1-262216 |
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Soft bound report
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Created Date: |
18 Aug 2017 |