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Edinburgh Castle, Castle Rock, Fire Access Tunnel, City of Edinburgh.
| NGR: | NT 24900 73600 |
| WGS84: | 55.94954, -3.20415 |
| Length: | 500 m |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | Not recorded |
| Geology: | Not recorded |
| Tags: | Tunnel, ManMade, Archaeo |
| Registry: | second |
Tunnel from the Castle Esplanade to the east end of the castle enclosure to allow fire engines to access the castle avoiding drawbridges and low archways.
Alternative Names: Piper's Cave [11]
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This entry was last updated: 2021-04-08 12:52:14
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