Chessels Court after restoration

Category

Library Item

Item no

6509

Title

Chessels Court after restoration

Description

A large block of tenement housing in Chessel's Court in Edinburgh has whitewashed walls and many windows. A small courtyard in front has steps leading to one of the doorways and street lamps on railings.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1966

Size

15.3 x 15.4 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Chessel's Court is situated just off the Canongate in Edinburgh. It was built in 1745 and substantially renovated in the 1950's and 1960's.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Windows

Homes > Residential buildings > Tenements

Places > Edinburgh areas > Canongate

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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