McEwan Lantern Pillar, Bristo Square, Teviot Place, Edinburgh is a Grade B listed building in the City of Edinburgh local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 14 July 1966. Tower.

McEwan Lantern Pillar, Bristo Square, Teviot Place, Edinburgh

WRENN ID: low-solder-tide
Grade: B
Local Planning Authority: City of Edinburgh
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 14 July 1966
Type: Tower
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Robert Rowand Anderson, circa 1890. 4-stage carved Portland stone tower on three convex plan steps with lantern prominently sited in front of McEwan Hall to S side of Bristo Square. 3-sided base section with framed panels under cornice and next stage with ornately carved foliate scrolls separating carved panels of mythological scenes and coat of arms. 3rd stage of floral garlands hanging between scrolls supporting fluted bowl under frieze of dancing cherubs. Tall, ornate, hexagonal cast iron architectural lantern on foliate and rounded brackets.

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