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Edinburgh, Forrest Road
Gateway (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Edinburgh, Forrest Road
Classification Gateway (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 52155
Site Number NT27SE 14.08
NGR NT 2570 7312
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/52155
- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
NT27SE 14.8 2570 7312
Maps by Bryce and RCAMS show a gateway in the Telfer Wall (1628-36) at the S end of what is now Forrest Road; it is noted as '18th century gate' by the latter.
W M Bryce 1909; RCAHMS 1951.
