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Scene at the old quarry, Craigleith
Unknown, 1840, Lithograph
Scene at the old quarry, Craigleith
Scene at the old quarry, Craigleith
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7293
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Scene at the old quarry, Craigleith, at the moment of the explosion of gunpowder under water, fired by Galvanism, according to Mr Roberts new method
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Unknown
Date
1840
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23.6 x 35.9 cm
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Lithograph
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The site of Craigleith Quarry is situated about 2 miles north-west of the centre of Edinburgh. The Quarry operated from the 17th century and provided much of the sandstone for the construction of New Town. It was filled in the 1930's and is now the site of Craigleith Retail Park.
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(55°57′26″N, 3°14′31″W)
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