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South Leith Parish Church
Unknown, 1970, Photograph
South Leith Parish Church
South Leith Parish Church
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38608
Title
South Leith Parish Church
Description
Eighteenth century view of church and churchyard.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Engraver
Unknown
Date
1970
Size
9.2 x 12.1 cm
Type
Photograph
South Leith Church, in Kirkgate, originated as a chapel dedicated to St Mary in 1483. It was used as Leith's parish church after the Reformation of 1560, when the General Assembly ordered the previous parish church, Restalrig Church, to be demolished.
The steeple, which had been built in 1674, was demolished in 1836 because it was at risk of collapsing. Further major renovations were made from 1847-1848, by the architect Thomas Hamilton.
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Leith Miscellany XIII
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