Date: 03/11/2022

Our heritage lies beneath our feet, and dealing with archaeology has become a significant element in infrastructure projects' timelines. Since the pioneering post-war rescue excavations in London which restored the Roman temple of Mithraes, archaeological work has gradually become a part of development procedures, written since the 1990s into law.

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Location: Cockenzie Harbour
Company: Tranent Waggonway
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Company: Tranent Waggonway
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Location: West Maitland Street
Company: Edinburgh Trams
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