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Edgelaw Reservoir
Unknown, 1879, Photograph
Edgelaw Reservoir
Edgelaw Reservoir
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Item no
29012
Title
Edgelaw Reservoir
Description
Photograph shows Edgelaw Reservoir surrounded by hills and trees. In the foreground it shows a small cottage and road. On this road a man in period clothing can be seen tending to his horse which is hitched to a buggy.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1879
Size
12.0 x 16.5 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Edgelaw reservoir is part of the Moorfoot project of the 1870's and 80's. It stands over 43 acres of land near Carrington in Midlothian and its construction cost £35,000.
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Reservoirs of Edinburgh
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Water
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Reservoirs
People
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Adults
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Men
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Scotland
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Edinburgh
Plants
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Trees
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Trees
Transport
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Land
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Horse and carriages
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