Basic Site Details Name: | Albert Keep Project | City or county: | Edinburgh | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | Unexecuted | Grid ref: | | Notes: | Proposed conjectural reconstruction of David's Tower, demolished in the 15th century, as a monument to Prince Albert. Estimated to cost £10,500. | Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | Commemorative monument | | |
Street AddressesThe following street addresses are associated with this building: | | Address | Main entrance? | Notes | | Albert Keep Project, Edinburgh Castle | Yes | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 1864 | | | Bryce's proposal |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionThe following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | | Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | | David Bryce | | | 1864 | | Proposed monument |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this building: | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Oldrieve, W T | 1913 | David's Tower in Edinburgh Castle | vol VI, 1913 | The Book of the Old Edinburgh Club | |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this building: | | Source | Archive name | Source catalogue no. | Notes | | Edinburgh Public Library, Edinburgh Room | Catalogue of Designs for a Scottish National Memorial to HRH the Prince Consort (1864) | | | | Royal Library, Windsor | Reports on the Scottish National Memorial to HRH the Prince Consort | | |
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