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Post by UKarchaeology on Apr 1, 2016 14:06:33 GMT
 Archaeologists say the re-emergence of a 12th century fortified stone castle in Glasgow, built after the area was given to Glasgow Cathedral by King David and thought to have been lost beneath centuries of industrial work, is the most significant find of a generation in the city. Ditches, a well, stone walls, pottery and bones are the first buried proof of a royal estate in Partick which is strongly documented by historical evidence. But archaeologists say the “very slim chance” of finding the remains gave them little cause to suspect the ruins would be struck at a site on the north bank of the River Kelvin, where an engine works, an industrial laundry, the old Partick Central Railway Station, a metal scrapyard and a foundry variously occupied the land during the 19th and 20th centuries. Full story/pics: www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/archaeology/art549664-partick-castle-glasgow-archaeology-industrial-history |
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Post by UKarchaeology on Apr 1, 2016 21:35:21 GMT
Another article on the matter; Legendary Glasgow castle is unearthed by archaeologistsJUST like the city’s famous buses, you can wait decades for a castle to be found in Glasgow and then along come two at once. In what is being described as the most significant archaeological discovery in the city in many years, a Scottish Water project has uncovered the site of the legendary Partick Castle, a building that was lost centuries ago and which many people doubted even existed. Archaeological fieldwork to the west of the River Kelvin on the north bank of the Clyde has revealed the medieval remains of Partick Castle and another castle-like structure built over the original fortification. GUARD Archaeology found two structures, one from the 12th or 13th century, which they say was likely to be the base of a bishop’s castle. Documentary evidence show that charters indicating its existence were signed in Partick in medieval times, but there was no proof of where the building stood until the recent dig. The second ruin is believed to be the Partick Castle that was built in 1611 for George Hutcheson, a wealthy Glasgow merchant and benefactor whose generosity led to the foundation of Hutchesons’ Grammar School. The lands of Partick were given to Glasgow Cathedral in 1136 by King David. It was believed to have subsequently become the country seat of the Bishops of Glasgow, with a fortified stone structure of some kind likely erected on the site – building documents relating to the construction by George Hutcheson of a tower house in 1611 specify the demolition of a pre-existing structure. Conversely this later tower house became known locally as the “Bishop’s Palace”. The ruin of this 17th century building stood on the west bank of the River Kelvin, near the position of the railway bridge until it was removed around 1837. According to GUARD, prior to the work commencing, their archaeologists little suspected they might encounter such significant archaeological remains. Full story: www.thenational.scot/news/legendary-glasgow-castle-is-unearthed-by-archaeologists.15397 |
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Post by thejollybard on Apr 5, 2016 13:59:21 GMT
Long-lost 12th century castle discovered in Glasgow during construction work
Remains of the long-lost Partick Castle have been discovered, in Glasgow. Archaeologists found two separate structures of the old castle, with one dating back to 800 years and the other 400 years, along with relics from these periods. The discovery was made on Castlebank Street, north of Clyde, following construction work to the city's waste water pipes. After Scottish Water found the ruins, they contacted experts from GUARD Archaeology to excavate the site. While excavating, they also found a well, stone walls, animal bones, pottery, glass and metalwork at the site. These artefacts were dated back to between the 12th and 17th centuries; historically similar to the dates the castle is believed to have stood. The castle ruins were thought to have disappeared following 19th century industrialisation, and all that remained up until now were historical records. There had been very limited information on the location of the castle. Full story: www.ibtimes.co.uk/long-lost-12th-century-castle-discovered-glasgow-during-construction-work-1551274Absolutely fascinating stuff... Who've thought that there was a lost castle in Glasgow to be found?? I look forward to more updates on the findings in this castle dig! |
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