Series: Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd unpublished report series

Archaeological Watching Brief for E-on Central Networks, cable replacement

Headland Archaeology was commissioned to undertake an archaeological watching brief on ground-breaking works associated with the residential development at 11-15 Gauze Street, Paisley. Sub-surface remains associated with a previous structure of late nineteenth century date were observed. It was apparent that the site had been truncated to the level of geological subsoil and levelled with modern deposits. This took place as a result of initial construction of the buildings and subsequent development on the site.

Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd was commissioned to undertake an enhanced historic building recording in advance of the reinstatement works and alteration at 12 High Street, Edinburgh. The proposed work comprised reinstating two previously blocked windows and the replacement of a door on the east elevation (Worlds End Close) and two window openings on the west elevation (Tweeddale Court). Six features were recorded across the two elevations.

Historic building recording and watching brief.

Headland Archaeology was commissioned by Jamieson Associates Architects to undertake a programme of archaeological ground monitoring at 14-15 High Town , Hereford, following the submission of a planning application (P141379/F), to Herefordshire Council for proposed external alterations at 14/15 High Town (Grade II listed 1196841).

Headland Archaeology was commissioned to undertake a desk-based assessment at 157-159 South Street, St Andrews to support a planning application for the proposed redevelopment of existing buildings and adjacent vacant ground. The site lies within the medieval core of the town and is designated as part of the St Andrews Conservation area and as an Archaeological Area of Regional Importance. The existing buildings date from 1972 and do not themselves hold any great archaeological significance; however there is potential for intact remains of 19th century or earlier date to survive below the present floor level. The land to the rear appears to have lain relatively undisturbed since at least the late 16th century and there is considerable potential for intact remains of medieval and post-medieval date.

Headland Archaeology undertook an archaeological excavation in advance of residential and commercial development of a site located at High Town and East Street, Hereford. The investigation revealed partial remains of three phases of stone foundations of medieval structures and surfaces, refuse and cess pits and deposits potentially associated with the former Saxon period town ramparts. Post-medieval and later structural remains were identified, including two wells. Evidence of iron working and probable textile processing in the vicinity during the medieval period was found together with a small pottery assemblage dating from the 12th to 16th centuries.

Two trench evaluation in proximity to Saxon town defences identified post-medieval structural remains re-using possible medieval wall foundation, post-medieval and Victorian mettled surfaces

An archaeological evaluation of the 18th century military road at Loch Arklet was carried out between 2nd and 4th August 2011. The evaluation targeted the intersection of the military road and an earlier pre-1718 road in order to record their relationship. A culvert forming part of the road was also investigated. The evaluation established that the 18th century military road straightened and improved earlier phases of road construction with well constructed culverts built to cross the numerous streams feeding Loch Arklet. No finds or earlier features were identified during the evaluation.

Headland Archaeology Ltd undertook an evaluation on the site of a proposed student accommodation development at 200 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, in order to test the archaeological potential of the area. The work was commissioned by Watkin Jones Construction and a specification for the work was agreed with West of Scotland Archaeology Service (WoSAS). The site is adjacent to the River Kelvin and both mill buildings and lades are shown in the vicinity on Roy's mid-18th century survey. Four test pits were excavated across the development area. The test pits revealed a former ground surface (topsoil) at a depth of between 8.15 and 7.76m AOD across the site. This contained fragments of late 18th century clay pipe, and a concentration of pantile roof tiles, which most likely represented demolition debris from a nearby building. This layer was sealed by up to 2.5m of modern overburden which made investigating a representative sample of the former ground surface impractical. Therefore further work, a watching brief, was required during main contract bulk excavations. The watching brief was undertaken during groundworks below 8.4m AOD to enable further archaeological examination of the former ground surface uncovered during test pitting. The foundations of a building built at some point between 1858 and 1894 were uncovered during this phase. There was no evidence for any unmapped structures or earlier activity.