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Note
Date 16 August 2016
Event ID 1013224
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Note
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1013224
CFA Archaeology reported that stripping work on the fourth floor at 85-87 Southbridge exposed a blocked door to a disused Link Bridge that formed a covered pedestrian walkway linking Nos. 85-87 with No.79 Southbridge. It is thought to have been constructed c.1929-30 when both properties were under the ownership of J and R Allan, & Co. Edinburgh a large clothing store.
Information from Peter McKeague (Historic Environment Scotland) 16 August 2016.
