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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| THE ESPLANADE [Edinburgh Castle] | The Esplanade The Esplanade |
Robert McKelshinder Map of Edinburgh |
[Situation] East side of The Castle A portion of high ground on the E. [East] side of The Castle forming an approach to the entrance. It is level and Kept clean. This place was formerly a steep and narrow pathway but in 1753 a large quantity of earth dug from the foundation of the Royal Exchange was here deposited and subsequently the walls on the north and south sides were erected. It is now used as the drill ground of The Castle and is much used as a promenade by the citizens. |
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| STATUE OF THE DUKE OF YORK | Duke of YorK's Statue Duke of YorK's Statue |
Robert McKelshinon master gunner Map of Edinburgh |
[Situation] near the N E [North east] end of the Esplanade A pedestrian Statute in bronze of the late DuKe of York, represented in the Costume of the Order of the Garter and executed by Campbell from funds raised by subscriptions from the Army. |
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Statue of the Duke of York [note] To be written statue of the Duke of York
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Bizzy- Moderator, George Burgess
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