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Edinburgh, Leith Docks, West Breakwater
Breakwater (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Edinburgh, Leith Docks, West Breakwater
Classification Breakwater (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Western Harbour; Leith Roads; New West Breakwater
Canmore ID 75950
Site Number NT27NE 57.07
NGR NT 2619 7800
NGR Description NT 2619 7800 to NT 2547 7724
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/75950
- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
NT27NE 57.07 2619 7800 to 2547 7724
For Lighthouse [Beacon] and Signal Tower at NT 26192 77986 and NT 26178 77984 respectively, see NT27NE 57.01.
West Breakwater [NAT] (name centred NT 2570 7773]
OS 1:10,000 map, 1985.
This breakwater extends around the W side of the Western Harbour (formerly Leith Roads), for which see NT27NE 57.10.
It is noted as 'New West Breakwater (under construction)' on a plan of 1937.
Information from RCAHMS (RJCM), 13 June 2006.
