Document record MAB61596 - RED LION CARAVAN PARK, ARBROATH
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Summary
Human remains were found in soft sandy ground during demolition of a 1960s toilet block in 1996.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 6286 4019 (225m by 225m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO64SW |
| Civil Parish | Arbroath & St Vigeans |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Human remains were found in soft sandy ground during demolition of a 1960s toilet block in 1996. At least six individuals were represented (one mid-teenager, one later teenager - possibly both male, one adult, three mature adults - at least one of whom was male and two or three were female). Given the small and incomplete nature of the sample, there was considerable evidence of infection. Generally the shape and size of the bones and the pathological conditions identified are typical of historical populations. Workmen reported a previous discovery of more bones, which they thought were animal, at the far end of the field but these were not retained. It is possible that these burials were related to the cemetery of the Abbey Hospital of St John the Baptist, such as the burials discovered in 1860 immediately east of Hospitalfield Lodge (NO64SW0010). A watching brief was carried out over a small area of the site in 2022, but no finds or features were observed (NO64SW0617).
BENVIE, R, 1996, RED LION CARAVAN PARK, ARBROATH DES 1996 pg 11, 11 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2289.
SUAT, 1999, ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT WESTWAY, ARBROATH, DBA (Bibliographic reference). SAB3291.
MILLAR, J, 1999, Desk-based Evaluation for Tay Wastewater Project (Bibliographic reference). SAB2872.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO64SW129;
- NRHE Numlink: 110522;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO64SW0129;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/110522 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SAB2289 Bibliographic reference: BENVIE, R. 1996. RED LION CARAVAN PARK, ARBROATH DES 1996 pg 11. N. 11.
- --- SAB2872 Bibliographic reference: MILLAR, J. 1999. Desk-based Evaluation for Tay Wastewater Project. N.
- --- SAB3291 Bibliographic reference: SUAT. 1999. ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT WESTWAY, ARBROATH. DBA.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Nov 18 2025 3:13PM
