Medieval History
An old freezer is being investigated after being found dumped in the middle of Craigmillar.
But the case is unlikely to trouble the city's fly-tipping patrols, as the discovery dates back hundreds of years.
The 18th century ice house is just one of a series of new discoveries made by archaeologists at the Niddrie Marischal estate over the past few weeks ahead of flood prevention work in the area.
Pottery has also been recovered from medieval ditches - dating back to the 15th century or possibly even earlier - and evidence of a 17th century farm has been uncovered.
Click here to read this article from the Edinburgh Evening News
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Medieval History
Archaeologists find ancient 'freezer' at flood defences dig
An old freezer is being investigated after being found dumped in the middle of Craigmillar.
But the case is unlikely to trouble the city's fly-tipping patrols, as the discovery dates back hundreds of years.
The 18th century ice house is just one of a series of new discoveries made by archaeologists at the Niddrie Marischal estate over the past few weeks ahead of flood prevention work in the area.
Pottery has also been recovered from medieval ditches - dating back to the 15th century or possibly even earlier - and evidence of a 17th century farm has been uncovered.
Click here to read this article from the Edinburgh Evening News
- Archaeologists Dig Deep To Ex-hulme A Medieval Past
Hulme's history is often associated with the notorious Crescents or its vital role in the Manchester music scene. But an archaeological dig is trying to unearth the inner-city district?s forgotten Medieval past. Archaeologists will carry out a three-week...
- Medieval Home With Extraordinary History Up For Sale
A medieval home with an extraordinary history has been put back on the market after being lovingly renovated and could be yours for just £1.3 million. The roots of Dame Annis house, which now stands at Burgh Heath Road in Epsom, dates back to the 15th...
- Medieval Artefacts Discovered In Bury St Edmunds
Medieval pottery, jewellery and building materials have been unearthed in Bury St Edmunds. Archaeologists from Suffolk County Council were called in to work on the site by Cocksedge Building Contractors, who plan to develop the area to provide housing....
- Medieval Church Discovered At The Site Of The Hotel-dieu In Marseilles
Archaeological research at the Hotel-Dieu in Marseilles, France has uncovered the remains of a medieval church and a floor dating back to the Roman period. It is believed that this was the Church of the Holy Spirit, which was demolished in the 19th century....
- Archaeological Discoveries In Syria
Syrian archaeologists have discoverd cemetery dating back to the Roman era at the village of Ma'rin al-Jabal, southeast of the city of Hama in central Syria. According to a report in the Global Arab Network, Chairman of Hama Antiquities Department...