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Scott Monument, under construction, showing scaffolding
Hill, David Octavius, 1843, Salted paper print
Scott Monument, under construction, showing scaffolding
Scott Monument, under construction, showing scaffolding
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Title
Scott Monument, under construction, showing scaffolding
Description
The Scott Monument in Edinburgh is under construction and areas of the structure have scaffolding around them, there is also construction debris around its base. In the background the monuments on Calton Hill are visible, as are the buildings around Princes Street.
Artist / maker
Hill, David Octavius
Date
1843
Size
15.4 x 20 cm
Type
Salted paper print
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Scott Monument was built as a memorial to the writer Sir Walter Scott. Construction took place between 1840-1846 on the George Kemp design. Two hundred and eighty seven steps take you to the top, offering views along Edinburgh's Princes Street.
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The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage
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