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The south side of the castle of Edinburgh
Slezer, John, 1690, Pencil work, Wash drawing
The south side of the castle of Edinburgh
The south side of the castle of Edinburgh
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Title
The south side of the castle of Edinborrow [ Edinburgh ]
Artist / maker
Slezer, John
Date
1690
Size
20.4 x 40.3 cm
Type
Pencil work
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Wash drawing
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Edinburgh Castle stands on a volcanic plug. It has been used as a fortification since the Iron Age. The oldest part of the present day castle is St Margaret's Chapel which dates from 1093. The Castle holds the Honours of Scotland and more recently has welcomed back the Stone of Scone otherwise known as the Stone of Destiny.
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