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Medal (reverse) commemorating the building of St James's Square in Edinburgh, 1779

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000-100-045-955-C
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Medal (reverse) commemorating the building of St James's Square in Edinburgh, 1779

This is the reverse of a bronze medal commemorating the building of St James's Square in Edinburgh. The medal is dated 1779 and mentions Thomas Hill who was an architect involved in the building of St James's Square.

The reverse of the medal is engraved 'was founded by Thomas Hill, Architect, May 29. A.D. 1779'.

The land used for St James's Square was originally owned by William Ferguson, an Edinburgh lawyer, who commissioned the square to be laid out in 1773. The square was named after Ferguson's brother James.


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Online ID: 000-100-045-955-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.M 75
Date: 1779
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 30 mm Dia
What: Medal, commemorative
Subject: Miscellaneous Medals (NMAS Classification)
Who: Dr Pattison (Donor)
George III
Thomas Hill
Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, St James' Square
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Description: Bronze medal of St James's Square, Edinburgh, founded by Thomas Hill, architect, 1779
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