View of NE elevation of Cooper's Close, 114-120 Canongate, Edinburgh, from SE.

Description View of NE elevation of Cooper's Close, 114-120 Canongate, Edinburgh, from SE.

Date 24/4/2014

Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu

Catalogue Number DP 188643

Category On-line Digital Images

Scope and Content This shows the rear elevation of Cooper's Close, 114-120 Canongate, Edinburgh seen from Crichton's Close to the east. Dating from the mid-19th century, this four-storeyed, six-bayed tenement has a yellow sandstone elevation to Canongate, with red sandstone dressings. However, the rear elevation is brick-built as is this east block running down the close. The building has been restored and redevloped in the early 21st century, including the remodelling of this eastern block and the addition of an additional block to the west to create modern flats. An interesting mix of brick, harling, timber and glass has been used to link the whole development. Cooper's Close is clearly marked on William Bell's 1813 map of Canongate with Young's Brewery just west of this, which suggests there may have been barrel makers (coopers) associated with the brewing industry working within the close. This may have continued through the 19th century with the growth of the brewing industry in the vicinity between Canongate and Holyrood Road.

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