Cannonball House (Edinburgh)
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Cannonball House is a 17th-century town house on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built in 1630 and substantially renovated in the early 20th century. It takes its name from a cannonball embedded in its western wall. The building is protected as a Category A listed building.
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Cannonball House | |
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Location | Castlehill, Edinburgh, Scotland |
Coordinates | 55.94876°N 3.19622°W / 55.94876; -3.19622 |
Built | 1630 |
Built for | Alexander Mure |
Restored | 1913 |
Restored by | Edinburgh School Board |
Listed Building – Category A | |
Official name | 356 Castlehill And 2 Castle Wynd North, Cannonball House |
Designated | 14 December 1970 |
Reference no. | LB28491 |
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