The castellated and domestic architecture of Scotland, from the twelfth to the eighteenth century (1887)
MacGibbon, David, d. 1902, Ross, Thomas, 1839-1930 · Edinburgh : D. Douglas · leaf 429
the corner of the West Bow FOURTH PERIOD 412 — CORNER W. BOW & LAWNMARKET was a good example of this style of erection. The projecting front wassupported on wooden posts and beams (Fig. 995), forming on the groundfloor an open piazza for the exhibition of goods. Each successive story-above… … Fig. 995.—Comer of West Bow and Lawnaiarket, from the West. house (Fig. 996) is 7 feet 6 inches. The north-west angle of the cornertenement was bevelled ofi on the ground and first floors and brought outto the square on the floors above. The overhanging angle formed astriking feature, being…
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