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PARISH OF NORTH LEITH
SHEET. 2.
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Firth of Forth -- 3
West Pier -- 3 |
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FIRTH OF FORTH |
Firth of Forth |
See Name Book Plan 1B |
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[Situation] On the N. [North] side of the counties of Edinbh [Edinburgh] and Haddington
For Description See Sheet Plan 1B. |
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WEST PIER |
West Pier |
See Name Book Sheet 7 |
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[Situation] Projecting into the Firth of Forth on the North side of the Burgh of Leith
For description See Sheet 7 |
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Parish of North Leith |
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PARISH OF SOUTH LEITH
SHEET 2
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Dolphin Head -- 7
East Pier -- 7
Martello Tower -- 7
The Weir -- 8
Outer Harbour -- 8 |
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DOLPHIN HEAD |
Dolphin Head |
P. Dale Master RN. [Royal Navy]
Mr Andrew C.E. [Civil Engineer] |
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[Situation] The Northern extremity of the East Pier
The Northern extremity of the East Pier |
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EAST PIER |
East Pier
East Pier
New Eastern Pier |
P. Dale. Master R.N. [Royal Navy]
Mr Andrew C.E. [Civil Engineer]
Kirkwoods Map |
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[Situation] Projecting into the Firth of Forth North of the Burgh of Leith
A substantially constructed Pier extending northerly from Shore Street to Dolphin Head, on the east side of the Water of Leith, from Shore Street to the Inner Lighthouse it is formed of stone, with a strong breakwater on its eastern side, from thence to its extremity at Dolphin Head it is a strong wooden platform protected beneath by a strong stone breakwater. |
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THE WEIR |
The Weir |
P. Dale Master R.N. [Royal Navy]
Mr Andrew C.E. [Civil Engineer] |
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[Situation] Extending from Martello Tower to East Pier.
A Small breakwater extending from the Martello tower to the East Pier. it is formed of ruble stones loosely thrown together it was made for the prevention of the tidal water acting on the East Pier. it is covered after a short time of flood tide. |
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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1852 - Sheet 02
OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056 |
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MARTELLO TOWER |
Martello Tower Martello Tower |
Mr. Dall R.N. Supt [Royal Navy Superintendent] of Docks
City Map |
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[Situation] About 19 chains E. [East] of East Pier
A circular tower situated at the extremity of the East Pier. It forms part of the fortification designed for the protection of the town & shipping of Leith and is capable of containing a number of soldiers. The platform on the top had carriages & fixtures requisite of three swivel guns. It was built from plans furnished by Col. [Colonel] Jones RE. [Royal Engineers] |
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OUTER HARBOUR |
Outer Harbour |
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[Situation] Between the East and West Piers
Description Remarks in Name Book Sheet 7 |
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[Signed] H James Cap. RE [Captain Royal Engineers] 31 Augt [August] 1852. |
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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1852 - Sheet 02
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OS1/11/72
[Volume] 72
[Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE 15 DEC [DECEMBER] 92 SOUTHAMPTON
EDINBURGH
SHEET 2.
Names of Parishes -- Page
NORTH LEITH -- 1.
SOUTH LEITH -- 5. |
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