Historical, placename and archaeological evidence have been brought together at Corsankell Farm to indicate that the search for medieval settlement in the west of Scotland can bear fruit. Archaeological excavation found evidence of later medieval settlement remains, and the historical and placename research suggests a date for the settlement of Corsankell back into the 12th century or earlier. The focus of the settlement has shifted at least twice in the history of Corsankell, and physical remains from the 12th century were not found, but this work demonstrates that medieval settlement can be revealed by examining modern-day farms.
Archaeological investigations were carried out at Leamington Wharf on the Union Canal in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh. The remains of a stone quay, wooden platforms and staging, a rope walk and a canal vessel were investigated prior to redevelopment of the site for housing. The combination of archaeological excavation and historical research has illuminated the development of this former canal basin at the terminus of the Union Canal, and provided a rare opportunity to study the remains of a canal vessel likely to date from the early to mid 19th century. A scaled model of the vessel was commissioned as part of the project and will be submitted to the local museum service as a record.
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