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The Stone Quarries, Craigleith, near Edinburgh

Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer, 1829, Engraving
The Stone Quarries, Craigleith, near Edinburgh
The Stone Quarries, Craigleith, near Edinburgh
The Stone Quarries, Craigleith, near Edinburgh
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Item no
18651
Title
The Stone Quarries, Craigleith, near Edinburgh
Description
Paths have been cut into the sandstone of Craigleith Quarry along which workers hack at the stone and load it into horse drawn carts which transport it out. A rocky hill looks over the quarry. A couple of youngsters sit on a ledge flying a kite and looking over the activity of the quarry. The town of Edinburgh with Castle Rock and Arthur's seat are depicted in the distance, between which is farmland and trees.
Artist / maker
Engraver
Wallis, W
Date
1829
Size
9.9 x 16.3 cm
Type
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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£5.80(inc. VAT 20%)
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£29.40(inc. VAT 20%)
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