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Railings at Holyrood House
Smith, John, 1927, Photograph
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Railings at Holyrood House
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18199
Title
Railings at Holyrood House, Edinburgh
Description
An image of ornate railings situated on top of the boundary wall to Holyrood Place. On the left there is a pillar with a decorative stonework at the top. Beyond the fencing is an area of trees.
Artist / maker
Smith, John
Date
1927
Size
7 x 11.5 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
This is a photograph from the book 'Origin, nomenclature and location of various houses and streets in Edinburgh'.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is the Queen's official residence in Scotland. The site was founded as an Augustian monastery in 1128 by David I, after he had a vision of a stag with a rood or cross on its forehead. In 1501 James IV built a palace close to the Abbey. It was significantly rebuilt and extended by Charles II, though he never stayed there. The accompanying text reads, "The metal railing which is to be twelve feet high is said to surpass in elegance anything of the kind to be seen in Scotland...The design is remarkably appropriate to the ancient edifice and does great credit to the taste and skill of Mr Reid the architect. The metal work as appears on the base of the corner pillars has been executed by the Shotts Iron Company".
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John Smith's Houses and Streets in Edinburgh
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