Paisley Arts Centre 2019 Archaeological Mitigation

An archaeological evaluation was undertaken within the grounds of Paisley Arts Centre in relation to a proposed extension to the former church,improvements to the exterior grounds and internal refurbishment The works comprised of a total of 15 trenches which targeted areas where ground disturbance would occur during construction e.g. the foundations related to the proposed extension on the western side of the building and the instillation of new fencing, paving and lighting. The primary aim of the trenches was to establish if any in-situ burials or other previously undiscovered archaeology lay within these areas. The evaluation revealed a number of possible grave cuts within the depth that would be required during construction, however, no human remains were present at this depth most likely due to the burials being much deeper or, in some cases, having been previously disinterred. In addition a number of previously unknown service trenches and remains relating to the former layout of the churchyard were uncovered.