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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

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  • Council Edinburgh, City Of
  • Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
  • Former Region Lothian
  • Former District City Of Edinburgh
  • Former County Midlothian

Archaeology Notes

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.

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