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SMYTH. Edinburgh Castle, from the Corn Exchange, in the Grassmarket, 1860. Creator: Smyth.

SMYTH. Edinburgh Castle, from the Corn Exchange, in the Grassmarket, 1860. The castle '...consists of a series of irregular fortifications, and although, before the invention of gunpowder, it might be considered impregnable, it is now a place of more apparent than real strength. It can be approached only upon the eastern side. The other three sides are very precipitous; some parts...being more than perpendicular. Its elevation is 383 feet above the level of the sea, and from various parts of the fortifications a magnificent view of the surrounding country may be obtained. It contains accommodation for 2000 soldiers, and its armoury affords space for 30,000 stand of arms...The architectural effect of the castle has been much marred by a clumsy pile of barracks on its western side...In the earlier periods of Scottish history this fortress experienced the vicissitudes common to the times, and was frequently taken and retaken by various conflicting parties'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860.
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Edinburgh Castle, from the Corn Exchange, in the Grassmarket, 1860. Creator: Smyth.
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Edinburgh Castle, from the Corn Exchange, in the Grassmarket, 1860. The castle '...consists of a series of irregular fortifications, and although, before the invention of gunpowder, it might be considered impregnable, it is now a place of more apparent than real strength. It can be approached only upon the eastern side. The other three sides are very precipitous; some parts...being more than perpendicular. Its elevation is 383 feet above the level of the sea, and from various parts of the fortifications a magnificent view of the surrounding country may be obtained. It contains accommodation for 2000 soldiers, and its armoury affords space for 30,000 stand of arms...The architectural effect of the castle has been much marred by a clumsy pile of barracks on its western side...In the earlier periods of Scottish history this fortress experienced the vicissitudes common to the times, and was frequently taken and retaken by various conflicting parties'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860.
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3931 x 5652 px | 63.6 MB
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33.3 x 47.9 cm | 13.1 x 18.8 in (300 dpi)
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