St Andrew Square Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

1603

Title

St Andrew Square Edinburgh

Description

The base of the Melville Monument in St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. The monument is surrounded by railings and a man stands at a doorway in the base. Trees line the perimeter of the garden and the buildings of St Andrew Square can be seen behind. In the foreground is a flowerbed.

Artist / maker

Burns, Archibald

Date

1892

Size

18.8 x 12 cm

Type

Glass negative

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

St Andrew Square is located at the west end of George Street. It is home to the head office of the Royal Bank of Scotland. The Melville Monument, built in memory of Henry Dundas, stands in its centre. Edinburgh's main bus terminus is located on its east side.

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Architecture > Monuments > Statues

Landscape > Landscape architectural facilities > Gardens

Places > Edinburgh areas > New Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

(55°57′12″N, 3°11′35″W)

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