Great King Street Detail of stonework
C 2214
Description Great King Street Detail of stonework
Date 10/11/1993
Catalogue Number C 2214
Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images
Copies SC 502936
Scope and Content Detail of rusticated stonework, Great King Street, Edinburgh Great King Street, designed by Robert Reid in 1804 as the grand central avenue of the northern New Town, links Royal Circus and Drummond Place, which enclose it at either end. Feuing began in 1812, and was completed 1814-23. The horizontal joints between the ashlar blocks have been emphasised by deeply-cut bevelling. This effect, known as rustication, is usually found on the ground floor of a house, and is used to give an effect of strength. Ashlar is stone used for facing work, and comprises large blocks of masonry with even faces and square edges. It was usually rusticated at ground floor level, polished on the upper levels, and rough or 'rock-faced' at the basement level. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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