| Summary: | An archaeological evaluation comprising the excavation of seven test pits was undertaken on the proposed site of a new building. Pits 1-4 were located on the corner positions of the proposed building, while pit 5 was located to coincide with a pile position along its southern wall. Pits 6 and 7 were excavated on the line of the western and southern proposed walls respectively and were positioned to expose the northern and eastern walls of a historic building the corner of which will be encroached upon by the proposed building.
A substantial limestone rubble levelling layer was encountered in Pits 1-5. In Pit 3 this was overlain by a thick layer of kitchen waste, including pottery sherds and clay pipe fragments dated to the 19th century. The remains of walls were encountered in Pits 2, 6 and 7. |
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