Entrance to St Stephen's Church

Category

Library Item

Item no

12671

Title

Entrance to St Stephen's Church, St Stephen Church, Edinburgh, showing new development

Description

Stone steps bordered by a partially carved stone wall lead to the arched entrance of St Stephen's Church, Stockbridge Edinburgh. The cobblestone road in front of the church continues around the building to a development of new flats.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

St Stephen's Church is located in Stockbridge, roughly half a mile from Princes Street, Edinburgh. Howe Street and St Vincent Street form a steep downhill approach to the church, dramatically framing its imposing tower. The church was designed by William H. Playfair and built between 1827-28. The church, now known as the St Stephen's Centre, operates as a venue for performing arts.

The word cobble has been used here to help with searching, an alternative term is sett. Sett stones describe both the type of stone and the method in which they are used.

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Places > Edinburgh areas > Stockbridge

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Anglican churches

(55°57′29″N, 3°12′12″W)

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