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Ancient houses, Castle Hill, taken down 1845
Wilson, D., 1848, Engraving
Ancient houses, Castle Hill, taken down 1845
Ancient houses, Castle Hill, taken down 1845
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Title
Ancient houses, Castle Hill, taken down 1845
Description
Tenement housing on Castlehill, Edinburgh. A woman stands by a wheelbarrow whilst a boy plays with a hoop and a dog. Women collect water from a well. Edinburgh Castle is visible in the distance.
Artist / maker
Wilson, D.
Engraver
Stewart, T.
Date
1848
Size
15.2 x 16.9 cm
Type
Engraving
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The building marked 'Laus Deo' and dated 1591 belonged to Mary of Guise. 'Laus Deo' translates as 'praise be to God'.
Castlehill is the section of the Royal Mile running from Castle Esplanade to the Lawnmarket in Edinburgh.
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The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage
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