Cunzie House, Head of Cowgate, July 1850

Category

Library Item

Item no

8069

Title

Cunzie House, head of Cowgate, July 1850

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1850

Size

30.6 x 22.7 cm

Type

Pencil work

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Artists initials are 'G. D.'

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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Architecture > Architectural features > Stairways

Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Homes > Residential buildings > Tenements

Places > Edinburgh areas > Cowgate

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Land > Horse and carts

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