The Weavers Stone in Semple Street

Category

Library Item

Item no

4948

Title

The Weavers Stone inscribed over a doorway in Semple Street next [to] the canal basin

Description

The weaver's coat of arms is carved into stonework above a doorway in Semple Street, Edinburgh. The shield has three leopard heads depicted on it under which a ribbon bears a motto, which is partially worn away. The building is in a state of decay with worn stonework and broken windowpanes.

Artist / maker

Chrystal, Francis M.

Date

1920

Size

9.8 x 15 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Semple Street runs north from Fountainbridge to Morrison Street, almost parrallel with Lothian Road. It is a northerly continuation of the now interrupted Thornybauk. The street was named in the 1760's for Robert Semple who owned a brewery at the north end of the street. Houses in Semple Street were demolished in the 1920's.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Coats of arms

Architecture > Architectural features > Stone carvings

Places > Edinburgh areas > Fountainbridge

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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