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Country code |
GB |
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Repository code |
234 |
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Repository |
National Records of Scotland |
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Reference |
RHP1947/1-5 |
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Title |
Drawing, specification, estimates and contract (5) for proposed Bridge over Burn under Approach to Penicuik House: 1849 |
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Dates |
1849 |
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Access status |
Open |
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Access conditions |
Some restrictions on access: consult National Records of Scotland staff. |
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Location |
On site (Sighthill) |
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Description |
Five items relating to the construction of a bridge near the approach to Penicuik House
1- 'Drawings of proposed bridge over burn under approach to Pennycuick House' February 1849. Engineer: Charles Jopp. Shows elevation, plan, section through crown of arch, longitudinal section, and plan showing site of proposed bridge. [1:120] 1 inch= 10 feet, [1:500], 1 inch= 50 feet. 527mm x 750mm. Ink on paper. Backed on linen. Ink wash used to denote various features. Signatures from Charles Jopp, John Robb, and James MacKenzie. Note: 'These are the drawings referred to in the contract for the execution of the said bridge entered into between the Right Honorable Sir George Clerk of Penicuik Baronet and us - John Robb, James MacKenzie'
2- 'Pennycuik Bridge. Specification of Bridge to be erected on the line of the approach to Pennycuick House. Edinburgh. July 5th 1849'. 12 pages
3- 'Tender for Bridge near Pennicuick House' Edinburgh 13th February 1849. 4 pages
4- 'Detailed Estimate of the work to be erected in the construction of a Bridge under the approach at Pennicuick House'. March 13th 1849. 4 pages
5- 'Contract between the Right Honorable Sir George Clerk of Penicuick Baronet and Messrs. John Robb and James MacKenzie for the erection of the Bridge on the line of the approach to Penicuik House' 1849. 4 pages |
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Level |
File |
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Extent |
5 items, flat |
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Format |
Plan |
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Related material |
GD18 |
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Archival history |
Papers of Clerk family, baronets, of Penicuik, Midlothian (GD18) |
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| PL212 | Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland |
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