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Sculptured stone at Warriston Close
Unknown, 1902, Photograph
Sculptured stone at Warriston Close
Sculptured stone at Warriston Close
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2947
Title
Sculptured stone at Warriston Close, Edinburgh
Description
A stone above a window has text sculpted into it. At either side is a coat of arms which show heraldic symbols.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1902
Size
14.4 x 19.3 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Warriston's Close takes its name from Sir Archibald Johnstoun of Warriston, a leading figure in the framing of the National Covenant in 1638. His house, Warriston's Land, was situated on the west side of the close.
The 'closes' of Edinburgh's Old Town are narrow passages branching off at right angles from the main streets. They provide access to the tenement buildings, and often to small shared courtyards. Many closes also act as shortcuts between Old Town's main streets.
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