Telfer Wall

Telfer Wall

Also known as Edinburgh town walls

Year

1628

Type

building

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The Telfer Wall is the best-preserved stretch of Edinburgh's old town defences, running steeply down the west side of the Vennel from the Grassmarket. It takes its name from the mason John Taillefer, who built it in the years around 1628 to …

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