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Excavations at Gilmerton Cove, Edinburgh, 2002
Abstract
A research project was undertaken at Gilmerton Cove, Edinburgh by CFA Archaeology Ltd in advance of its development as a visitor attraction by City of Edinburgh Council. Historical research indicates that the Cove was built in the early 18th century. Excavation revealed hitherto unknown details of the layout of the Cove, including the presence of features cut into the rock floors; a well or cistern; a sump; and a second entrance.
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The verse runs: Upon the earth, thrives villainy and woe, But happiness and I do dwell below; My hands hew'd out this rock into a cell, Wherein, from din of life, I safely dwell
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Whyte (1792, 314, note). The verse runs:
Upon the earth, thrives villainy and woe,
But happiness and I do dwell below;
My hands hew'd out this rock into a cell,
Wherein, from din of life, I safely dwell.
On Jacob's pillow nightly lies my head,
My house when living, and my grave when
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No record of inheritance or disposal was identified
- Whyte
Whyte (1792, 313). No record of inheritance or
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Janet Gray, identifiable as the wife of George Paterson, had been born in Liberton on 27 March 1674 (OPR 693/1) and her younger brother
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