Alexandra Dry Dock, Leith Docks, Edinburgh is a Grade B listed building in the City of Edinburgh local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 12 December 1974. Dry dock.

Alexandra Dry Dock, Leith Docks, Edinburgh

WRENN ID
other-steel-blackthorn
Grade
B
Local Planning Authority
City of Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Date first listed
12 December 1974
Type
Dry dock
OS grid reference
NT 271 768
Coordinates
55.97919, -3.16905
Source
Historic Environment Scotland listing

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Description

Alexandra Dry Dock, located at Leith Docks in Edinburgh, was designed by Peter Whyte, a consultant engineer, and constructed between 1891 and 1896. This graving dock is built from ashlar stone and measures approximately 284 feet by 70 feet. It features a curved eastern end and a narrow western end, which has steps on either side. There is also a timber flood gate with a bridge spanning over it.

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