Reg.Nr. 87-UK/16

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
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.