Gilmerton Quarry

Category

Library Item

Item no

591

Title

Gilmerton Quarry

Description

Men are working in Gilmerton Quarry, Edinburgh. At the base of the quarry two men are attempting to move a large stone. A third person sits nearby. A horse-drawn cart is being used to carry stone and the horse has a harness and blinkers on. There is a large rock jutting out from the quarry with a footbridge connected to the rock. People are crossing the walkway. On another outcrop two people can be seen.

Artist / maker

Skene, James

Date

1817

Size

23 x 16 cm.

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Gilmerton village existed at least as far back as the 16th Century. Mining of coal and limestone was for centuries the principal economic activity of the village. Gilmerton Cove is an extensive, historic underground dwelling in the area. Gilmerton is now part of the City of Edinburgh.

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Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing facilities > Quarries

People > Industry > Stone masons

Places > Edinburgh areas > Gilmerton

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Wooden bridges

Transport > Land > Horse and carts

(55°54′20″N, 3°7′58″W)

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