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Scott Monument, under construction, showing scaffolding
Hill, David Octavius, 1843, Salted paper print
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Scott Monument, under construction, showing scaffolding
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The Scott Monument in Edinburgh is under construction and areas of the structure have scaffolding around them, there is also construction debris around its base. In the background the monuments on Calton Hill are visible, as are the buildings around Princes Street.
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Hill, David Octavius
Date
1843
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15.4 x 20 cm
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Salted paper print
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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.
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