Take a look at the excavations of the 14th century graveyard unearthed during work on the Leith trams.
1. Trams to Newhaven
A fascinating medieval graveyard of 14th century bodies has been uncovered during the ongoing Trams to Newhaven project. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
2. South Leith Parish Church
Archaeologists started to dig up the site outside of South Leith Parish Church on Constitution Street on Wednesday, following previous investigations revealing that the church’s graveyard extended well beneath the current road surface. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
3. GUARD Archaeology Ltd
On the first day, the professional team from GUARD Archaeology Ltd had already exhumed more than ten bodies which dated back from between 1300 and 1650, as well as finding the apparent remnants of the original medieval graveyard wall. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
4. The people of medieval Leith.
Following the excavation, the remains will be examined in the hope to uncover new information on the origins, health, diseases and diet of the people of medieval Leith. Photo: Lisa Ferguson