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Edinburgh, 2-4 York Place

Tenement (18th Century), Terrace (18th Century)

Site Name Edinburgh, 2-4 York Place

Classification Tenement (18th Century), Terrace (18th Century)

Alternative Name(s) 3-9 Dublin Street

Canmore ID 137975

Site Number NT27SE 3478

NGR NT 25628 74313

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/137975

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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

NT27SW 3478 25628 74313

(24739 73669) A pillbox, constructed of brick and concrete was situated between the pavement and St John's Church at the W end of Princes Street. The pillbox was demolished some time during 1944-5.

The structure formed part of the Inner Defence (Red Line) of Edinburgh's defences and was manned by the 6th Battalion Home Guard.

Information from RCAHMS (DE), November 2002

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