Cowgate Port

Category

Library Item

Item no

6639

Title

Cowgate Port

Description

People walk along the Cowgate in Edinburgh, a cart is partially visible moving up St Mary's Wynd. A house with a wooden bannister leading up stairs has smoke rising from its chimney. Beyond is the tower of St Patrick's Church with its cupola roof.

Artist / maker

Ewbank, John Wilson

Engraver

Lizars, W. H.

Date

1825

Size

26.5 x 20.6 cm

Type

Engraving

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Cowgate runs from its junction with St Mary's Street (formerly St Mary's Wynd) and the Pleasance to the Grassmarket. Cattle were driven along this route when entering Edinburgh from grazing land outside the city. The Cowgate Port was a gateway through the Flodden Wall situated at the street's east end.

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Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

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Religion > Religious facilities > Catholic churches

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