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Brewery (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Edinburgh, Cowgate, Argyle Brewery

Classification Brewery (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Archibald Campbell, Hope And King's Brewery; Messrs Archibald Campbell, Hope And King Limited; 17 Chambers Street; Kincaid's Court

Canmore ID 52262

Site Number NT27SE 235

NGR NT 25817 73446

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/52262

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Floor plan of proposed alterations showing details beneath additional drawing sheet flap.
Title: 'Messrs Archd. Campbell, Hope & King Ltd, Brewers 17 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, Plan of Argyle Brewery at Chambers Street Level'

Partner image to DP 109488

DP 109489

Floor plan of proposed alterations showing details beneath additional drawing sheet flap. Title: 'Messrs Archd. Campbell, Hope & King Ltd, Brewers 17 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, Plan of Argyle Brewery at Chambers Street Level' Partner image to DP 109488

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Records of Ian Gordon Lindsay and Partners, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland

c. 1957

© Courtesy of HES (Ian G Lindsay Collection)

Elevated general view from North East from neighbouring tenement in Tron Square

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Elevated general view from North East from neighbouring tenement in Tron Square

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2/2/1994

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View from South showing Brew House with chimney and block containing Mill Room and Barley Bins

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View from South showing Brew House with chimney and block containing Mill Room and Barley Bins

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2/2/1994

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View from NE showing brewery with police station in foreground

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View from NE showing brewery with police station in foreground

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Papers of Professor John R Hume, economic and industrial historian, Glasgow, Scotland

1/1967

© Copyright: HES (Reproduced courtesy of J R Hume)

Floor plan showing proposed alterations at Cowgate level.
Title: 'Messrs Archd. Campbell, Hope & King Ltd, Brewers 17 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, Plan of Argyle Brewery between Cowgate and Chamber Street Levels'

DP 109487

Floor plan showing proposed alterations at Cowgate level. Title: 'Messrs Archd. Campbell, Hope & King Ltd, Brewers 17 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, Plan of Argyle Brewery between Cowgate and Chamber Street Levels'

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Records of Ian Gordon Lindsay and Partners, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland

c. 1957

© Courtesy of HES (Ian G Lindsay Collection)

General view of Brewery from North East, showing tenement block at 18-24 Guthrie Street, open-fronted Cask Shed, central block containing Tun Room and Brew House, and Cooperage

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General view of Brewery from North East, showing tenement block at 18-24 Guthrie Street, open-fronted Cask Shed, central block containing Tun Room and Brew House, and Cooperage

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2/2/1994

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View from North East of West wing of Brewery containing Stables, Harness Room and Hay Loft situated adjacent to Tailor's Hall, and the new Sheriff Court nearing completion

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View from North East of West wing of Brewery containing Stables, Harness Room and Hay Loft situated adjacent to Tailor's Hall, and the new Sheriff Court nearing completion

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2/2/1994

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Detail of top of door to Brewery Counting Room showing metal sheet over carved lintel

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Detail of top of door to Brewery Counting Room showing metal sheet over carved lintel

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2/2/1994

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Interior-detail of cast-iron column and beam intersection on First Floor of Tun Room block

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Interior-detail of cast-iron column and beam intersection on First Floor of Tun Room block

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2/2/1994

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View from NE showing brewery with police station in foreground

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View from NE showing brewery with police station in foreground

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Papers of Professor John R Hume, economic and industrial historian, Glasgow, Scotland

1/1967

© Copyright: HES (Reproduced courtesy of J R Hume)

View of rear of demolition site from South South West

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View of rear of demolition site from South South West

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1990

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View from East North East during demolition

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View from East North East during demolition

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16/3/1994

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View from North East during demolition, showing remains of Brewhouse

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View from North East during demolition, showing remains of Brewhouse

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16/3/1994

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View from North East of West wing of Brewery containing Stables, Harness Room and Hay Loft situated adjacent to Tailor's Hall, and the new Sheriff Court nearing completion

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View from North East of West wing of Brewery containing Stables, Harness Room and Hay Loft situated adjacent to Tailor's Hall, and the new Sheriff Court nearing completion

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2/2/1994

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View from South showing Brew House with chimney and block containing Mill Room and Barley Bins

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View from South showing Brew House with chimney and block containing Mill Room and Barley Bins

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2/2/1994

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General view from East of one of two Kilns at end of former Maltings range converted to University of Edinburgh's Architecture Department, block containing Barley Bins amd Mill Room, and part of Brew House

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General view from East of one of two Kilns at end of former Maltings range converted to University of Edinburgh's Architecture Department, block containing Barley Bins amd Mill Room, and part of Brew House

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2/2/1994

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View from South South East within inner courtyard on West side of Brew House

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View from South South East within inner courtyard on West side of Brew House

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2/2/1994

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Interior-detail of cast-iron column and ceiling on First Floor of Tun Room

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Interior-detail of cast-iron column and ceiling on First Floor of Tun Room

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2/2/1994

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Interior-detail of semi-circular two-bay vaulted ceiling carried on cast-iron beams and columns beneath Brew House

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Interior-detail of semi-circular two-bay vaulted ceiling carried on cast-iron beams and columns beneath Brew House

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2/2/1994

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View from ENE showing part of brewery

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View from ENE showing part of brewery

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Papers of Professor John R Hume, economic and industrial historian, Glasgow, Scotland

1/1967

© Copyright: HES (Reproduced courtesy of J R Hume)

Floor plan showing proposed alterations at Cowgate level.
Title: 'Messrs Archd. Campbell, Hope & King Ltd, Brewers 17 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, Plan of Argyle Brewery at Cowgate Level'

DP 109484

Floor plan showing proposed alterations at Cowgate level. Title: 'Messrs Archd. Campbell, Hope & King Ltd, Brewers 17 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, Plan of Argyle Brewery at Cowgate Level'

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Records of Ian Gordon Lindsay and Partners, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland

13/11/1957

© Courtesy of HES (Ian G Lindsay Collection)

Floor plan of proposed alterations at Cowgate level showing details on additional drawing sheet flap.
Title: 'Messrs Archd. Campbell, Hope & King Ltd, Brewers 17 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, Plan of Argyle Brewery at Chambers Street Level'

Partner image to DP 109489.

DP 109488

Floor plan of proposed alterations at Cowgate level showing details on additional drawing sheet flap. Title: 'Messrs Archd. Campbell, Hope & King Ltd, Brewers 17 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, Plan of Argyle Brewery at Chambers Street Level' Partner image to DP 109489.

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Records of Ian Gordon Lindsay and Partners, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland

c. 1957

© Courtesy of HES (Ian G Lindsay Collection)

Detailed view of grain conveying equipment in Brewhouse, exposed during demolition

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Detailed view of grain conveying equipment in Brewhouse, exposed during demolition

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16/3/1994

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View from North North East of multi-storeyed block containing Brewery Counting Room

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View from North North East of multi-storeyed block containing Brewery Counting Room

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2/2/1994

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General view from North West of former Maltings and Kiln block, converted to accomodate the University of Edinburgh's Architecture Department

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General view from North West of former Maltings and Kiln block, converted to accomodate the University of Edinburgh's Architecture Department

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2/2/1994

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View from East during demolition

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View from East during demolition

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16/3/1994

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View from North North East of central block of brewery containing Tun Room and Brew House with Mill Room to rear, and Cooperage

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View from North North East of central block of brewery containing Tun Room and Brew House with Mill Room to rear, and Cooperage

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2/2/1994

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View from North North East of Cooperage and block containing Brewery Counting Room

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View from North North East of Cooperage and block containing Brewery Counting Room

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2/2/1994

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Detail of the stumps of two of three cast-iron beams protruding from wall adjacent to the Cooperage where the Coopers' Shed used to be

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Detail of the stumps of two of three cast-iron beams protruding from wall adjacent to the Cooperage where the Coopers' Shed used to be

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2/2/1994

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View from South West of office building at South end of Brew House

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View from South West of office building at South end of Brew House

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2/2/1994

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View of rear of demolition site from South South West

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View of rear of demolition site from South South West

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1990

© RCAHMS

View from North East during demolition

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View from North East during demolition

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16/3/1994

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General view from North North East up Guthrie Street, showing tenement block at 18-24 Guthrie Street, and side of Cask Shed with loading bay filled in

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General view from North North East up Guthrie Street, showing tenement block at 18-24 Guthrie Street, and side of Cask Shed with loading bay filled in

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2/2/1994

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Detail of doorway to Brewery Counting Room with sheet metal panel above the door obscuring lettering carved into door lintel

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Detail of doorway to Brewery Counting Room with sheet metal panel above the door obscuring lettering carved into door lintel

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2/2/1994

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Elevated general view from North East from neighbouring tenement in Tron Square

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Elevated general view from North East from neighbouring tenement in Tron Square

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2/2/1994

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Detail of date plaque of 1841 on North elevation of Brew House

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Detail of date plaque of 1841 on North elevation of Brew House

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2/2/1994

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General view from North West of former Maltings and Kiln block, converted to accomodate the University of Edinburgh's Architecture Department

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General view from North West of former Maltings and Kiln block, converted to accomodate the University of Edinburgh's Architecture Department

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2/2/1994

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View from South South East of block containing Barley Bins and Mill Room, Old Kiln and Tailors' Hall which contained the Brewery's Sample Room, and the South end of the West wing containing the Stables

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View from South South East of block containing Barley Bins and Mill Room, Old Kiln and Tailors' Hall which contained the Brewery's Sample Room, and the South end of the West wing containing the Stables

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2/2/1994

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Interior-detail of cast-iron beam bolted together in sections and supported by cast-iron columns carrying two-bay semi-circular vaulted ceiling beneath Brew House

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Interior-detail of cast-iron beam bolted together in sections and supported by cast-iron columns carrying two-bay semi-circular vaulted ceiling beneath Brew House

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2/2/1994

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Distant view from NE

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Distant view from NE

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Papers of Professor John R Hume, economic and industrial historian, Glasgow, Scotland

1/1967

© Copyright: HES (Reproduced courtesy of J R Hume)

Edinburgh, Cowgate, Argyle Brewery, NT27SE 235, Ordnance Survey index card, Recto

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Edinburgh, Cowgate, Argyle Brewery, NT27SE 235, Ordnance Survey index card, Recto

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Records of the Ordnance Survey, Southampton, Hampshire, England

c. 1958

© Crown Copyright: HES (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division)

View of rear of demolition site from South

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View of rear of demolition site from South

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1990

© RCAHMS

View from North North West within inner courtyard on West side of Brew House

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View from North North West within inner courtyard on West side of Brew House

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2/2/1994

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Interior-detail of cast-iron column with moulded bracket on Ground Floor of Tun Room

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Interior-detail of cast-iron column with moulded bracket on Ground Floor of Tun Room

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2/2/1994

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View from North North East of central block of brewery containing Tun Room and Brew House with Mill Room to rear, and Cooperage

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View from North North East of central block of brewery containing Tun Room and Brew House with Mill Room to rear, and Cooperage

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2/2/1994

© RCAHMS

View from West South West of former Kiln, block containing Barley Bins and Mill Room, and Old Kiln

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View from West South West of former Kiln, block containing Barley Bins and Mill Room, and Old Kiln

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2/2/1994

© RCAHMS

Floor plan of proposed alterations showing details beneath additional drawing sheet flap.
Title: 'Messrs Archd. Campbell, Hope & King Ltd, Brewers 17 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, Plan of Argyle Brewery at Chambers Street Level'

Partner image to DP 109488

Elevated general view from North East from neighbouring tenement in Tron Square

View from South showing Brew House with chimney and block containing Mill Room and Barley Bins

View from NE showing brewery with police station in foreground

Floor plan showing proposed alterations at Cowgate level.
Title: 'Messrs Archd. Campbell, Hope & King Ltd, Brewers 17 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, Plan of Argyle Brewery between Cowgate and Chamber Street Levels'

General view of Brewery from North East, showing tenement block at 18-24 Guthrie Street, open-fronted Cask Shed, central block containing Tun Room and Brew House, and Cooperage

View from North East of West wing of Brewery containing Stables, Harness Room and Hay Loft situated adjacent to Tailor's Hall, and the new Sheriff Court nearing completion

Detail of top of door to Brewery Counting Room showing metal sheet over carved lintel

Interior-detail of cast-iron column and beam intersection on First Floor of Tun Room block

View from NE showing brewery with police station in foreground

View of rear of demolition site from South South West

View from East North East during demolition

View from North East during demolition, showing remains of Brewhouse

View from North East of West wing of Brewery containing Stables, Harness Room and Hay Loft situated adjacent to Tailor's Hall, and the new Sheriff Court nearing completion

View from South showing Brew House with chimney and block containing Mill Room and Barley Bins

General view from East of one of two Kilns at end of former Maltings range converted to University of Edinburgh's Architecture Department, block containing Barley Bins amd Mill Room, and part of Brew House

View from South South East within inner courtyard on West side of Brew House

Interior-detail of cast-iron column and ceiling on First Floor of Tun Room

Interior-detail of semi-circular two-bay vaulted ceiling carried on cast-iron beams and columns beneath Brew House

View from ENE showing part of brewery

Floor plan showing proposed alterations at Cowgate level.
Title: 'Messrs Archd. Campbell, Hope & King Ltd, Brewers 17 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, Plan of Argyle Brewery at Cowgate Level'

Floor plan of proposed alterations at Cowgate level showing details on additional drawing sheet flap.
Title: 'Messrs Archd. Campbell, Hope & King Ltd, Brewers 17 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, Plan of Argyle Brewery at Chambers Street Level'

Partner image to DP 109489.

Detailed view of grain conveying equipment in Brewhouse, exposed during demolition

View from North North East of multi-storeyed block containing Brewery Counting Room

General view from North West of former Maltings and Kiln block, converted to accomodate the University of Edinburgh's Architecture Department

View from East during demolition

View from North North East of central block of brewery containing Tun Room and Brew House with Mill Room to rear, and Cooperage

View from North North East of Cooperage and block containing Brewery Counting Room

Detail of the stumps of two of three cast-iron beams protruding from wall adjacent to the Cooperage where the Coopers' Shed used to be

View from South West of office building at South end of Brew House

View of rear of demolition site from South South West

View from North East during demolition

General view from North North East up Guthrie Street, showing tenement block at 18-24 Guthrie Street, and side of Cask Shed with loading bay filled in

Detail of doorway to Brewery Counting Room with sheet metal panel above the door obscuring lettering carved into door lintel

Elevated general view from North East from neighbouring tenement in Tron Square

Detail of date plaque of 1841 on North elevation of Brew House

General view from North West of former Maltings and Kiln block, converted to accomodate the University of Edinburgh's Architecture Department

View from South South East of block containing Barley Bins and Mill Room, Old Kiln and Tailors' Hall which contained the Brewery's Sample Room, and the South end of the West wing containing the Stables

Interior-detail of cast-iron beam bolted together in sections and supported by cast-iron columns carrying two-bay semi-circular vaulted ceiling beneath Brew House

Distant view from NE

Edinburgh, Cowgate, Argyle Brewery, NT27SE 235, Ordnance Survey index card, Recto

View of rear of demolition site from South

View from North North West within inner courtyard on West side of Brew House

Interior-detail of cast-iron column with moulded bracket on Ground Floor of Tun Room

View from North North East of central block of brewery containing Tun Room and Brew House with Mill Room to rear, and Cooperage

View from West South West of former Kiln, block containing Barley Bins and Mill Room, and Old Kiln

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Administrative Areas

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

Archaeology Notes

NT27SE 235 2581 7344

Location formerly entered as NT 257 733.

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