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Siege of the Castle of Edinburgh, May 1573

Unknown, 1825, Engraving
Siege of the Castle of Edinburgh, May 1573
Siege of the Castle of Edinburgh, May 1573
Siege of the Castle of Edinburgh, May 1573
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Item no
7602
Title
A plan of the siege of the Castle of Edinburgh, May 1573
Description
A bird's eye view of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle under siege. Soldiers firing guns and cannons can be seen on the castle walls and behind defences surrounding the Castle Rock. The streets and buildings of the town can be seen to the right of the castle as can Leith and the coastline. Galleons as sailing off the coast.
Artist / maker
Engraver
Nimmo, R. H.
Date
1825
Size
30.1 x 40.1 cm
Type
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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