Churchill, D. (2016). ST. MARYS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL, 30 LINKS GARDENS, LEITH, EDINBURGH. Wardell Armstrong Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1044363. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 ST. MARYS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL, 30 LINKS GARDENS, LEITH, EDINBURGH
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Series:		 Wardell Armstrong Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 In 2016 Wardell Armstrong Archaeology was commissioned to undertake an archaeological excavation at St. Marys RC primary school, 30 Links Gardens, Leith, Edinburgh (NGR NT 27750 75980). This was a result of formal planning consent being granted (Planning reference: 15/05101/FUL) with a condition attached to the decision notice (Condition 1), stipulating the need for archaeological investigation of the site prior to the development of a single storey, 2 classroom building with ancillary accommodation. These investigations revealed both coffined and shrouded human burials and burial pits. A total of 81 separate internments were recorded from the excavated burial area with the human remains of 71 individuals recovered. Artefactual evidence indicates an early 17th century date for the internments. Documentary research suggests strongly that the burials related to victims of the 1645 plague outbreak in Leith. A number of these coffined burials were disturbed by square pits, located towards the centre of the site. The purpose of the pits as yet remains unclear, but it is entirely possible that they relate to a ropery and sailcloth manufactory located to the north of the site. By the late 19th century, a wooden smallpox hospital had been established to the north of the proposed development area, and by 1905 a second north-south aligned structure to the east of the smallpox hospital had been established.
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Author:		 D. Churchill
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Publisher:		 Wardell Armstrong 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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Site: St Mary's RC Primary School, Leith
County: Edinburgh
Parish: EDINBURGH
Country: Scotland
Grid Reference: 327750, 675980 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) HUMAN REMAINS (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) IRON COFFIN NAILS (Find)
POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) LEATHER SHOES (Find)
POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) STOPPER FOR COSTREL (Find)
POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) WOOD BEADS (Find)
POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) WOOD COMB (Find)
POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) WOOLLEN AND LEATHER SHROUD FABRIC (Find)
POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) ANIMAL REMAINS (Object England)
MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) SHERD (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) SHERD (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) COFFIN WOOD (Find)
POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) GLASS (Find)
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OASIS Id: wardella2-262591
OBIB: CP11720 STM-B
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Created Date:		 25 Sep 2017