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Central motif of the ceiling of St Bernard's Well
MacLean, Kevin, 2008, Digital image
Central motif of the ceiling of St Bernard's Well
Central motif of the ceiling of St Bernard's Well
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17742
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Central motif of the upper interior ceiling of St Bernard's Well
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An image of the circular ornamental stonework on St Bernard's Well's ceiling. At the centre of the design is a rosette which is placed within a star shape created from a lotus and papyrus motif which is then encircled by a guilloche, or twisted rope design. From this vantage point, decay and erosion of the stonework can be seen at the centre of the rosette.
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MacLean, Kevin
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2008
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Digital image
St Bernard's Well is situated on the Water of Leith close to Stockbridge. The current surrounding structure was designed by Alexander Naismyth and built in the 1790's. It has a domed ceiling supported by ten columns covering a statue of the goddess Hygeia. Water from the mineral spring was popular for its supposed health giving properties from the mid 18th century until the wells closure in 1940.
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The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage
Valley of the Water of Leith
Historic Interiors
Statues and Monuments
Contemporary Edinburgh in Photographs
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