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Cowgate Port
Ewbank, John Wilson, 1825, Engraving
Cowgate Port
Cowgate Port
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Item no
6639
Title
Cowgate Port
Description
People walk along the Cowgate in Edinburgh, a cart is partially visible moving up St Mary's Wynd. A house with a wooden bannister leading up stairs has smoke rising from its chimney. Beyond is the tower of St Patrick's Church with its cupola roof.
Artist / maker
Ewbank, John Wilson
Engraver
Lizars, W. H.
Date
1825
Size
26.5 x 20.6 cm
Type
Engraving
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Cowgate runs from its junction with St Mary's Street (formerly St Mary's Wynd) and the Pleasance to the Grassmarket. Cattle were driven along this route when entering Edinburgh from grazing land outside the city. The Cowgate Port was a gateway through the Flodden Wall situated at the street's east end.
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