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Edgelaw Valley
Unknown, 1879, Photograph
Edgelaw Valley
Edgelaw Valley
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29014
Title
Edgelaw Valley
Description
This picture shows the view looking into Edgelaw valley. In the valley waterworks from the reservoir can be seen as can the woods in the distance and rocky outcrops on the valley sidings.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1879
Size
11.2 cm x 15.1 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Edgelaw reservoir is part of the Moorfoot project of the 1870s and 80s. It stands over 43 acres of land near Carrington in Midlothian and its construction cost £35,000.
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Reservoirs of Edinburgh
ReDrawing Edinburgh: Edinburgh in 1920
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