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Cannonball House, 356 Castlehill, Edinburgh

A Category A Listed Building in Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Cannonball in the wall of Cannonball House

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The notion, perpetuated by many a tourist guide, that this cannonball was fired from a gun at the Castle can safely be discounted for obvious reasons. It was most likely incorporated into the west gable when it was rebuilt in the late-Victorian period.

Uploaded by kim.traynor
on 19 October 2010

Photo ID: 4414
Building ID: 200366450
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