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View of the Cowgate, Edinburgh, from Horse Wynd
Unknown, 1800, Wash drawing
View of the Cowgate, Edinburgh, from Horse Wynd
View of the Cowgate, Edinburgh, from Horse Wynd
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12089
Title
View of the Cowgate, Edinburgh, from Horse Wynd
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1800
Size
45.6 x 28.5 cm
Type
Wash drawing
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Cowgate runs from its junction with St Mary's Street (formerly St Mary's Wynd) and the Pleasance to the Grassmarket. It was the route by which cattle were driven into town from outside Edinburgh. The Cowgate Port was a gateway through the Flodden wall (City Wall).
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