Pillars, The Meadows (East), Edinburgh is a Grade B listed building in the City of Edinburgh local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 14 December 1970. Ornamental pillars.

Pillars, The Meadows (East), Edinburgh

WRENN ID: gaunt-gravel-storm
Grade: B
Local Planning Authority: City of Edinburgh
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 14 December 1970
Type: Ornamental pillars
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

John Lessels 1880. 2 square freestanding polished ashlar pillars surmounted by carved heraldic beasts (lion at N pillar, unicorn at S pillar) supporting castle emblem of the City of Edinburgh. Base; pedestal with architraved panels, rope-moulded nook-shafts to angles, and miniature carved capitals; foliate frieze swept to cornice; plinth supporting heraldic statuary. Shield at N pillar reads: "The Right Hon Thomas J Boyd, Lord Provost 1880". Shield at S pillar reads "Presented to the City of Edinburgh by Messrs T Nelson and Sons".

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