OS1/11/105/226
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of TOWN WALL (1420) | Site of Town Wall (1450) Site of Town Wall (1450) Site of Town Wall (1450) Site of Town Wall (1450) |
Mr. Robert Chambers Publisher Edinburgh Mr. Matheson Mr. Laing Librarian Signet Library Chambers Reekiana |
The first wall which was built to fortify Edinburgh (or at least the first of which there is any account in history) was built by authority of a charter of King James II. dated 30th April 1450 There appears no part of this wall at present standing the last fragment of it was demolished in 1829 to maKe way for the western approach to the under the City Improvement Act. The Site of this wall as far as is Shown on Plan was pointed out on the ground by Mr. Robert Chambers, (the author &, publisher of many literary publications) to Captn. [Captain] James R. E. [Royal Engineers] This Site has been well identified by Mr. Chambers own personal knowledge of the plan as well as from his great research [continued on page 227] |
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Site of Town Wall (1450) [note]
not to be written
untill Dry proofs are
received from O.M.O. [Ordnance Mapping Office]
Transcriber's notes
This Name Book refers to Sheet 35 of the Edinburgh Town Plan at 1:1056 scale.Note the name Town Wall (1420) does not appear on the Town Plan or the 6 inch map.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Bizzy- Moderator, Douglas Montgomery
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