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Detail of sculpture above entrance at 24-32 Calton Road, Edinburgh.

DP 190208

Description Detail of sculpture above entrance at 24-32 Calton Road, Edinburgh.

Date 27/5/2014

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

Catalogue Number DP 190208

Category On-line Digital Images

Scope and Content This shows a modern sculptured torch-holder outside 24-32 Calton Road, Edinburgh. This two-storeyed, six-bayed white-washed building dates from the mid-19th century and was probably part of the Panmure Iron Foundry which stood on this site. The building was converted into a nightclub during the late 20th century, and all the window openings have been blocked with black-painted metal boards. There is a former vehicle entrance in the westernmost bay, which would have provided access to a rear courtyard, but is now blocked by a shutter. There are three of these modern metal sculptured mannequin torch-holders projecting from the front elevation. An iron foundry was established on this site during the early 1800s, along with several others in the area of North Back of Canongate (Calton Road). James Blackie (or Blaikie) & Sons were involved in managing the Calton Foundry, also known as Shotts New Iron Foundry. The 1838-9 Post Office Directory for Edinburgh is the first to list James Blaikie & Sons at Panmure Foundry, with James Blaikie listed as living at Panmure House in the 1839-40 Directory. The Panmure and Blaikie names remained associated with the foundry until the 1853-4 Directory when it is listed as Canongate Foundry. This name continues until 1859-60. Between 1875-6 and 1884-5, Messrs Kay & MacFarlane managed the foundry based at Panmure House.

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/collection/1427917

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