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Edinburgh, Broughton, Tolbooth

Burgh (Medieval), Tolbooth (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Edinburgh, Broughton, Tolbooth

Classification Burgh (Medieval), Tolbooth (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Barony Street; Broughton Tolbooth

Canmore ID 52472

Site Number NT27SE 423

NGR NT 258 745

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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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 423 258 745

The tolbooth associated with the baronial burgh of Broughton stood on the ground now occupied by the E end of Barony Street. It was removed in 1829. It was dated 1582 over its N door.

D Wilson 1873; J Grant 1882.

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