What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh Castle, Dry Ditch as Ditch (18th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Edinburgh Castle, Dry Ditch is part of the extensive defensive system associated with Edinburgh Castle, a historic fortress that has been held by various Scottish rulers since at least the 12th century. The ditch itself dates to the 18th century and reflects ongoing military adaptations to protect the castle, which remains a symbol of Scottish history and resilience.
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Places near here
Edinburgh Castle, DrawbridgeBridge (period Unassigned) · 6 yd
Edinburgh Castle, Gate HouseGateway (19th Century) · 14 yd
GatehouseHeritage attraction · 16 yd
Castle rabbitsCastle, fort or tower · 32 yd
72nd Highlanders MemorialMemorial · 36 yd
Edinburgh Castle from the GrassmarketCastle, fort or tower · 45 yd
Half-Moon BatteryHeritage attraction · 48 yd
Edinburgh Castle, Tattoo Store and Coal YardBastion (16th Century), Burial(s) (17th Century) · 52 yd
Princes Street GardensButton (brass)(period Unassigned), Musket Ball(s) (period Unassigned), Unidentified Pottery(s) (medieval), Unidentified Pottery(s) (post Medieval) · 58 yd
Scottish National War MemorialVisitor information · 88 yd
Castle RockMountain / peak · 96 yd
78th Highlanders MemorialMemorial · 115 yd