Weigh House

Category

Library Item

Item no

2397

Title

Weigh House

Description

People are moving sacks outside the Weigh House in Edinburgh. A horse-drawn cart full of sacks is nearby. A woman carries a bucket. Men work at a table. The area is bordered by tenement housing.

Artist / maker

Storer, H. S.

Date

1818

Size

11 x 7.9 cm

Type

Engraving

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Weigh House or Butter Tron was situated at the head of the West Bow. It was used to weigh butter and cheese intended for sale in the Lawnmarket area. It was built around 1352, and demolished in 1822 when the Lawnmarket was widened in preparation for George IV's visit to Edinburgh.

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Government > Local > Weigh Houses

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Land > Horse and carts

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