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CROWN SQUARE

Crown Square served as the main courtyard for the castle. It dates from the 15th Century and was built on the south-facing slopes of castle rock.

The square is built on an artificial platform above a series of great stone vaults.

It was originally known as Palace Yard but was renamed after the discovery of the Scottish Crown Jewels in 1818.


CASTLE PLAN

EDINBURGH CASTLE

 
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