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The aim was to monitor construction activities at Innerpeffray Library and identify any archaeological findings.

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June 13, 2026Open Access

Watching Brief at Innerpeffray Library viewing area

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The aim was to monitor construction activities at Innerpeffray Library and identify any archaeological findings.
Conducted a watching brief with two site visits to observe ground works.
Monitored the installation of Gridforce matting and excavation for foundation pads.
Established a buffer zone to protect the Roman Road embankment during construction.
No significant archaeological deposits were found, only residual debris.
Recovered artifacts included Late Medieval pottery and glass fragments from the 19th to 20th centuries.
Late 20th-century debris was also identified on-site.

Abstract

Innerpeffray Library commissioned Alder Archaeology Ltd. to undertake a watching brief . Two watching brief visits were made; firstly to observe the reduction of small areas of the site to allow Gridforce matting to be installed and levelled, and secondly to observe the excavation of foundation pads for a steel sculpture and an information panel within the site. During the initial visit, a buffer zone was also positioned to protect the embankment of the Roman Road cutting during works. No archaeological deposits were revealed other than residual debris within landscaping layers. This included a single sherd of Late Medieval pottery, 19th to 20th C pottery sherds and glass, and late 20th C debris.

Watching Brief at Innerpeffray Library viewing area

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