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Scott Monument, Edinburgh
Hill, David Octavius, 1847, Salted paper print
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Scott Monument, Edinburgh
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The partially constructed Scott Monument, houses and the monuments on Calton Hill can be seen. Building materials and scaffolding are beside the Scott Monument.
Artist / maker
Hill, David Octavius
Date
1847
Size
19.6 x 15 cm
Type
Salted paper print
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Scott Monument was built as a memorial to the writer Sir Walter Scott. Construction took place between 1840-1846 on the George Kemp design. Two hundred and eighty seven steps take you to the top, offering views along Edinburgh's Princes Street.
Princes Street is one of the main thoroughfares and shopping areas in Edinburgh. It was created as part of James Craig's New Town development and named in honour of George III's sons. With the exception of St John's Church there is no building on the southern side of Princes Street, allowing spectacular views of Edinburgh Castle and Old Town.
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