South Leith Kirk Wall Exterior

Description

Rough model of the exterior boundary wall of South Leith Parish Church, Leith currently removed whilst tram works are undertaken in Constitution Street. The wall is A listed and dates from 1790. WALLS, GATEPIERS AND RAILINGS: tall rubble walls enclosing churchyard, ashlar and render to Constitution Street with corniced blind arches in channelled and cusped jambs; octagonal panelled gatepiers to Kirkgate and Constitution Street entrances; fleur-de-lis railings and gates. http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB27466 Information about the archaeological work undertaken at the site can be found below https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1126772&recordType=GreyLitSeries https://slpc.co.uk/