The Bridewell
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The new Bridewell, Salisbury Crags, and Arthur's Seat from Calton Hill
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The Bridewell Prison
The Bridewell was a prison in Edinburgh, Scotland, built by Robert Adam in 1791.[1]
The remains of the prison can still be seen built into the bottom part of the Scottish Government building on Regent Road.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Robert Adam and the Edinburgh Bridewell - Home". sites.scran.ac.uk.
- ^ "Robert Adam - Edinburgh Bridewell - Castle Style Scheme As Built". sites.scran.ac.uk. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
Coordinates: 55°57′11″N 3°10′59″W / 55.9531°N 3.1831°W
Categories:
- Defunct prisons in Edinburgh
- 1791 establishments in Scotland
- Buildings and structures completed in 1791
- Prison stubs