West Lothian Aerial Archaeology

and sites of historical interest

Part of Rosie's Community and Heritage Website

e-mail Rosie

See also Ancient Lothian

INDEX

Updated 16 June 2009

under slow but continuous development

We would like to acknowledge John Reid of Armadale for his relentless enthusiasm and for his valuable contribution to the archaeology of West Lothian.

Associated pages: Armadale Local History and History of Armadale Association

Introduction

Our aim is to provide a visual record of features and places of interest within West Lothian, and the Armadale area in particular. We will continue to include other areas that are of special interest to us.

They will include buildings and sites that are known and recorded, as  well as previously unrecorded sites.  We welcome suggestions for inclusion on these pages, especially unidentified sites, and also features which have been incorporated into older buildings from even earlier times.

We are not archaeologists. However, we can present features (sites, structures and artefacts) in a form that is accessible to those interested in archaeology and history. In some cases, this may lead to more detailed archaeological investigations. Where possible, we will take kite aerial photographs to help delineate structures that are difficult to see otherwise.

The use of kite aerial photography in a community and archaeological context is a primary interest.

The West of Scotland Archaeology Service has a page which is designed to allow you to submit new archaeological information to the WoSAS Sites and Monuments Record (Interactive Mapping). WOSAS is our region's primary body for recording information and for providing archaeological services. Martin O'Hare, Sites and Monuments Record Officer, has been a constant source of advice and information.

Organisations working in our area, like the Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society, also report back to Historic Scotland.

The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) is also responsible for recording, interpreting and collecting information about the built environment for the whole of Scotland.

Unless otherwise indicated, all photos were taken by Rosie and John Wells

and are copyright © www.armadale.org.uk

Photography

Kite Aerial Photography Index

Our camera set-up

Photographic Techniques

Barony of Ogilface

Sites with kite or pole aerial photographs are marked 'kite' or 'pole'

The Location of Ogilface Castle

Introduction

The Barony of Ogilface 

de Veteripont, Hollyrood, de Bosco, Knights Hospitaller.....

Brief examination of historical maps and research evidence relating to people and places associated with the Barony of Ogilface

Woodend, Armadale Site

Site 1: NS927690 kite + EAFS Geophysics

inc. aerial photos & photos of the site survey team

survey data

Blackridge/Standhill Site

Site 2: NS909681 kite + EAFS Geophysics

inc. aerial photos & photos of the site survey team

 survey data

At present, some places are linked only to an external site or aerial photo to indicate approximate location

More details can be found at the links below marked with *

Some of these and other Ogilface Barony sites are also detailed HERE

Other Sites in West Lothian

(see WoSAS Interactive Mapping for a full listing)

Have you carried out archaeological work in West Lothian ? e-mail Rosie

see also RCAHMS West Lothian

Sites in North Lanarkshire near Armadale

Locations Outside West Lothian

Flying Visits