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PARISH OF CANONGATE
SHEET 37
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Carnstone Quarry -- 6
Crow Hill -- 46
Dry Dam -- 5
Haggis Knowe -- 8
Hunters Bog -- 8
Long Row -- 5
Salisbury Craigs -- 3
St. David's Wall -- 3
St. Anthony's Well -- 5
St. Anthony's Chapel -- 9
St. Anthony's Hermitage -- 13
St. Anthony's Cave -- 12
The Queen's Park -- 4
The Queen's Drive -- 7
The Dasses -- 8
Sanctuary of Holyrood house (For Debtors) -- 11
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SALISBURY CRAIGS |
Salisbury Craigs
Salisbury Craigs
Salisbury Craigs |
Patrick Harvey (Gate Keeper)
Johnson's Map of Edinburgh
Plan of Abbey & Sanctuary |
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[Situation] On the West side of The Queen's Park
A long, steep, precipitous range of rocks forming a curve and extending from near Holyrood Palace to a place called the Hause |
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RADICAL ROAD |
Radical Road
Radical Road |
Patrick Harvey (Gate Keeper)
Johnsons Map of Edinbro, [Edinburgh] |
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[Situation] Along the Base of Salisbury Craigs
A broad pathway which leads around by Salisbury Craigs |
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ST DAVID'S WELL |
St David's Well
St David's Well |
Patrick Harvey (Gate Keeper)
Johnsons Map of Edinbro, [Edinburgh] |
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[Situation] 4 chains N.E [North East] from the Northern point of Salisbury Craigs
An old well now dryed up or rather drained A traditionary Story is told that King David drank at this well after his escape from the stag |
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THE QUEEN'S PARK |
The Queen's Park
The Queen's Park |
Patrick Harvey GateKeeper
McIntyre Park ranger |
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[Situation] East from Salisbury Craigs
Applies to all that portion of land which Comprises the whole extent of Salisbury Craigs and Arthur Seat It was first enclosed by a stone wall which is still standing, by James the Fifth It has a carriage road going through it which is a favourite drive and promenade for the Public.There are three Carriage entrances, at each of which there is a GateKeeper also three Park rangers whose duty is not to allow any damage to be done to either the ParK or StocK, nor any misconduct to be carried on therein. All of whom are paid by the Commissioners of Woods and Forests. It is pasturable ground for Sheep and is let so accordingly. There are also in it many precipitous ranges of rocks Namely Salisbury Craigs, Arthurs Seat Sampson's Ribs &c. with many other, of minor importance. The Public have access to all parts of the ParK many of whom resort to the top of Arthurs seat as it commands an extensive View of the City and Surrounding Country |
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LONG ROW |
Long Row
Long Row
Lang Raw |
Patrick Harvey Gate Keeper
Johnson's Map of Edinbro [Edinburgh]
Plan of Abbey & Sanctuary |
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[Situation] In east side of The Queen's Park
A precipitous range of rocKs extending from near Haggis Knowe with a slight curve, close to the Base of Arthur's Seat |
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DRY DAM |
Dry Dam
Dry Dam
Dry Dam |
Patrick Harvey Gate Keeper
Johnson's Map of Edinbro [Edinburgh]
Plan of Abbey & Sanctuary |
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[Situation] East side of The Queen's Park
This name applies to a valley which extends from St Anthony's Well to the base of Arthur's Seat |
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ST ANTHONY'S WELL |
St Anthony's Well
St Anthony's Well
St Anthony's Well |
Patrick Harvey Gate Keeper
Johnson's Map of Edinbro [Edinburgh]
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[Situation] About 4 chains S.W. [South West] of St Anthonys Chapel
A small well which issued from a pipe
A large boulder stone is placed over it the source of this spring is a few yards East of it. This source has now a Cistern or tanK sunK here from which there is a pipe which together with other sources supply Holyrood Palace with water. In Ancient times this well was accounted Holy |
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CAMSTONE QUARRY (Sandstone) |
Camstone Quarry
Camstone Quarry
Camstone Quarry
Cam & Freestone Quarry |
Patrick Harvey (Gate Keeper)
Plan of Abbey & Sanctuary
Mr McIntyre one of the Park Keepers
Kirkwoods Map |
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[Situation] East side of Salisbury Craigs
This name applied to an old quarry situated between Hunter's Bog and the Eastern extremity of Salisbury Craigs. It is now nearly covered with grass, as it has not been worKed since the time of the building of Piershill Barracks. The stone is a kind of Freestone or Sandstone of a whitish colour |
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CROW HILL |
Crow Hill |
See Name Bk [Book] of Sheet 37A |
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[Situation] East side of the Queens Park
See Name Book of Sheet 37A of Edinburgh |
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THE QUEEN'S DRIVE |
The Queen's Drive
The Queen's Drive
The Queen's Drive |
PatricK Harvey (GateKeeper)
Johnson's Map of Edinbur [Edinburgh]
McIntyre Park Keeper |
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[Situation] Around the Queen's Park
This name applies to a Carriage road which goes through the Queen's Park. It is well Macadamized and Kept clean. It was Constructed by the Commissioners of Woods and Forests. It serves as an avenue leading to Holyrood Palace, as also a Promenade which free to the Public.There are three entrances or gateways leading to the ParK from which this road extends Viz. One near to JocK's Lodge, one near Newington and the other at Holyrood Palace. At each entrance there is a GateKeeper with a Sentry Box or Small booth for his Convenience, whose business is to prevent improper Conduct or damaging of the ParK |
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HAGGIS KNOWE |
Haggis Knowe
Haggis Knowe
Haggies Knowe |
Patrick Harvey Gate Keeper
Johnson's Map of Edinbro [Edinburgh]
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[Situation] About 6 chains West of the Ruins of St Anthonys Chapel
A remarKable Knowe Sloping on the East side and having a precipitous rocKy face on the west side |
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HUNTERS BOG |
Hunter's Bog
Hunter's Bog
Hunter's Bog |
Patrick Harvey Gate Keeper
Johnson's Map of Edinbro [Edinburgh]
Plan of Abbey & Sanctuary |
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[Situation] In the Queen's Park on the West side of the Dasses
A spot of low marshy ground lying between the Dasses and the sloping grounds leading to Salisbury Craigs |
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THE DASSES |
The Dasses
The Dasses
The Dasses |
Patrick Harvey Gate Keeper
Johnson's Map of Edinbro [Edinburgh]
Plan of Abbey & Sanctuary |
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[Situation] In the Queen's Park on the East side of Hunter's Bog
This name applies to an irregular range of rocKs some low and others precipitous on the East side of Hunter's Bog |
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ST ANTHONY'S CHAPEL (Ruins of) |
St Anthony's Chapel
St Anthony's Chapel
St Anthony's Chapel |
Patrick Harvey GateKeeper
Johnson's Map of Edinbr [Edinburgh]
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[Situation] In the Queen's Park about 5 chains E. [East] of Haggis Knowe
A Small ruin, of which only a Small part is Standing, consisting of the North Side wall which is still nearly its original height and a small part of the west end, from the part thus Standing it would appear to have been a building consisting of three Stories, the upper part being lighted with small windows. The apartments would appear to have been Small Arched cells as part of the formation of the Arches appears still in the wall that is remaining. There are still to be Seen some Vestiges of the foundation of the remaining part of the building [continued on page 10] |
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At the Northern extremity of the eastern division of this
hill was an hermitage the cell where of are still to be seen
at the distance of 27 feet southwest from the ruinous Chapel
of St Anthony. It is of the length of 16 feet 8 inches and in height
eleven feet - the eastern end and the Southeastern Corner are built on the
rocK which rises within two feet of the roof or Stonern arch which covers
it: it appears to have had two doors near the South western and north-
eastern corners of the height of five feet and width of two feet without the
least appearance of a window though probably there was one at the western end but demolished with the
gable; and in the inside of the eastern end were two bolles or Cupboards.
The Hermitage chapel which is situated twenty seven feet eastward from the cell and dedicated to St.
Anthony is in length 43 1/2 feet in breadth 18 and the same in height. At the western end is a tower of
19 feet square but of what height at first I cannot ascertain though by the form of what is Standing
I taKe it to have been about 40 feet. The area of the Chapel is in length 32 feet and breadth of twelve |
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and height of 14 it has two arched doorways and two windows on each side of the Same form with a
handsome Gothic roof of three compartments, In the Southern wall near the altar is a Small arched
niche wherein was put the holy water and another opposite of larger dimensions which was Strongly fortified
for Keeping the pix with the Consecrated bread. Beside by the door and arch on the inside I imagine
there must have been an entry rom the west and the room over the said arch I taKe to have been the
vestiary ascended to by a ladder and a few Steps above the said arch; and without in the wall at the
eastern end was a handsome stonern seat. This chapel appears to have been enclosed with a stonern wall
extending from the western precipice of the hill long the southern Side and eastern end to the northern
precipice of the said hill
See Maitlands Hist. Edinb. [History Edinburgh]
Pages 152-153
See also Chalmers Caledonia vol. [volume] 2 p. [page] 770
St Anthony's chapel &. hermitage. A mutilated portion of the time worn walls of this chapel remains
but no history to tell at what period they were founded
Stat. Acct. of Co. [Statistical Account of County] Edinburgh
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SANCTUARY OF HOLYROODHOUSE (For Debtors) |
Sanctuary of Holyroodhouse
Sanctuary of Holyroodhouse
Sanctuary of Holyroodhouse |
John Rogers Esqr. Bailie of Holyroodhouse
HalKerston's History of Holyroodhouse
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[Situation] In the Queen's Park.
The district or tract of land which retains the privilege of a Sanctuary for debtors Consists of the precincts of Holyrood Palace including The Queen's ParK which was first enclosed by James V. to the extent of about 3 miles The right of Santuary of this place was originally a privilege invested in the Abbey of Holy Rood and extended it appears to all criminals who availed themselves of its privileges untill a fair trial was afforded them, In after times when it became exclusively the residence of the Kings the privlege of a Sanctuary for debtors was established which it has since retained. At present there are 15 persons availing themselves of the privilege, but the average number for a few years past is about twelve Formerly the average number was very considerable, the decrease of which is owing to the late changes in the law relating to Debtors and Creditors. The affairs of the Santuary are managed the same as that of a Burgh of Barony the DuKe of Hamilton being the Superior, Within the district is [a] court house where the Bailie who is appointed by the DuKe of Hamilton holds his court for the trial of civil cases of those within his jurisdiction There are also persons appointed who act as constables. The boundary was perambulated by Captn. [Captain] James R.E. [Royal Engineers] assisted by Lce Corpl. [Lance Corporal] Downing R.S. & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] [continued on page 12] |
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SANCTUARY OF HOLYROODHOUSE (For Debtors) |
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[continued from page 11] The boundary was shewn by the Bailie and Constables of the Santuary
"The Abbey Church & Palace which is surrounded with a precinct or liberty at present used as an asylum for insolvent debtors was antiently the sanctuary belonging to the monastery for the refuge and protection of criminals". Maitlands Hist. [History] of Edinb. [Edinburgh] page 153
"The precincts of this abbey and the Kings ParK first enclosed by James V. still retain the ancient previlege of being a Sanctuary for insolvent debtors. The Bailie of Holyrood is appointed by Commission from the DuKe of Hamilton and the protection of Sanctuary is obtained is obtained by petition to this functionary and the payment of £2.2.0 in name of fees The average annual number who avail themselves of this privilege for the ten years previous to 1834 was 55. The boundaries Comprise the Kings Park Salisbury Crags and the greater part of Arthur's Seat." Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Edinburgh P. [Page] 662
"The precincts of the palace including the ground which was first inclosed by James V. to the extent of about 3 miles afford a sanctuary for debtors. This it would appear has the same boundary with the ancient Sanctuary belonging the monastery for the refuge and protection of criminals. This privilege is parhaps founded on the following clause in Davids Charter. I strictly forbid all persons from taKing a poind or making Seizure in or upon the lands of the said Holy Cross unless the Abbot refuse to do justice to the person injured The person who fled to the Abbey was thus secure if the abbot chose to protect him for what temporal judge would dare to accuse the holy Abbot of injustice. Expressive of the modern indemnity one who finds it necessary to take the benefit of the Girth afforded by the invirons of Holyrood-house is ludicrously termed an abbey Laird" Fullartons Gazetteer of Scotland |
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ST ANTHONY'S HERMITAGE (Ruins of) |
St Anthony's Hermitage
St Anthony's Hermitage |
Patrick Harvey Gate Keeper
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[Situation] About 75 Links S.W. [South West] of St Anthonys Chapel
The remains of a Cell or Hermitage which appears to have been a Small rectangular building. nothing now remains but a portion of wall built against irregular rocks twelve links high and Twenty links long, some remains of the foundation can be traced on the East and West sides |
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St Anthony's Hermitage [note] See quotation page 9
Bleach Green [crossed out] |
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ST ANTHONY'S CAVE |
St Anthony's Cave |
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[Situation] In the Queen's Park nearly 2 chains S.W. [South West] of St Anthonys Chapel
This object is now only a Small hole among irregular rocks of the Basaltic Kind, This was formerly the entrance to a Small Cave, but is now nearly closed or filled up. It is said to have been in Ancient times and prior to the building of the Hermitage near it the residence of a Hermit |
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[Signed]
H James
Cap. RE [Captain Royal Engineers]
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[Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE SOUTHAMPTON 15 DEC [DECEMBER] 92
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