Gateway, Merchiston Castle, Napier University, Colinton Road, Edinburgh is a Grade B listed building in the City of Edinburgh local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 14 July 1966. Gateway. 3 related planning applications.
Gateway, Merchiston Castle, Napier University, Colinton Road, Edinburgh
- WRENN ID
- deep-niche-khaki
- Grade
- B
- Local Planning Authority
- City of Edinburgh
- Country
- Scotland
- Date first listed
- 14 July 1966
- Type
- Gateway
- Source
- Historic Environment Scotland listing
Description
The gateway at Merchiston Castle, part of Napier University on Colinton Road in Edinburgh, dates from the late 17th century to the early 18th century. It is constructed from sandstone rubble and features a round-arched entrance with rock-faced coping at the top of the wall. The gateway is flanked by rusticated piers that have horizontal bands of rock-faced masonry. Above the arch, there is a banded architrave topped with lions in a reclining position. The design includes quadrant walls on either side.
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- No EPC on record for this property
- No sale records on file
- Related listed building consents — 3 applications
- Detailed attributes — period, style, materials, features
- Flood risk assessment
- Radon risk assessment
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