Edinburgh, 6, 8, 10 Constitution Street
Salt Works
Site Name Edinburgh, 6, 8, 10 Constitution Street
Classification Salt Works
Alternative Name(s) Leith Salt Company
Canmore ID 150033
Site Number NT27NE 509
NGR NT 27327 76555
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/150033
- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
NT27NE 509 2732 7655
NT 2743 7656 In January and March 2001, an archaeological watching brief monitoring the removal of building foundations and excavation of a pipe trench failed to encounter either significant archaeological features or artefacts.
Sponsor: Mowlem Construction.
J Gooder 2001
NT27NE 509
J R Hume photographed 8 Constitution Street in 1966 when the legend 'Leith Salt Company' could still be seen above the door and on the building front itself, albeit much faded. The same company has an entry in the Edinburgh and Leith Post Office Directory for 1951-2 (this was but a random choice) where it is recorded at the above address; in addition the directory notes that the company operated the works at Charlestown, Fife.
Information from RCAHMS (SDC) 18.10.2000
