Edinburgh's Georgian New Town
Conservation of the 18th century new town after 200 years of disrepair. Nearly all buildings are now listed. Large-scale project concentrated in external (masonry, windows, roofs and chimneys, cast-iron and wrought-iron lamps) repairs.
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Project details
Title: | Edinburgh's Georgian New Town |
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Entr. year: | 1987 |
Result: | Medal |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Town: | Edinburgh (Scotland) |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Notes: | The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh have been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1995 |
Building type/ Project type: | Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design |
Former use: | Inner urban area |
Actual use: | Historic urban quarter |
Built: | 18th century |
The Jury's citation: | "For the magnificent large-scale conservation work in the 18th century New Town" |
Web, Links: | www.ewht.org.uk/new-town |
Description:
Conservation of the 18th century new town after 200 years of disrepair. Nearly all buildings are now listed. Large-scale project concentrated in external (masonry, windows, roofs and chimneys, cast-iron and wrought-iron lamps) repairs.
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