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Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Bomb Crater (20th Century), Cobbled Road, Culvert(s), Midden, Pit(s) (medieval), Pit(s), Structure(s), Wall(s), Animal Remai

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From the Historic Environment Scotland record 295819

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