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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CHAPEL [Edinburgh Castle] Chapel
Chapel
Robert Mckelshinder Master Gunner
Inscription on chapel door
[Situation] Near the N.E. [North East] side of The Castle.
A Small chapel of modern construction plain Gothic style Situated adjoining St [Magaret's] Chapel capable of accomodating with seats about 200 of [a] congregation. It is used as the Garrison Chapel.
OLD SALLYPORT or POSTERN [Edinburgh Castle] Old Sally Port or Postern of The Castle
Old Sally Port or Postern of The Castle
Postern of The Castle
Mr McKelshiner Master Gunner
Mr Brown
Chamber's ReeKiana
This was the ancient Sally Port of the Castle.
It is closed up. In place of the gateway is yet to be seen in the outside of the wall, the inside being filled up with earth much higher than the top of the gateway, therefore no trace of it can be seen on the inside of the wall.

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Parish of Canongate (Detached)

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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1852 - Sheet 35
OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056

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