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THE VAULTS

Built in the 15th century on the uneven rock on the south side of the castle to form a level surface and a platform for Crown Square above. The vaults have served a variety of purposes; stores, part of the arsenal, soldiers' barracks, a bakehouse as well as a civil and military prison.


CASTLE PLAN

EDINBURGH CASTLE

 
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