All About Learning – Architect Glasgow
Further evidence was found in the prior century when gas mains were being installed in St Anthony Street and serious amounts of human remains were found. This graveyard was quite important covering most of what is St Anthony and Great Junction Street to the Foot of Leith Walk. When the New Kirkgate mall was built further human remains were spotted. The church or monastery was huge, roughly 325 feet long from east to west. It appears to had a double Nave like the Templar Church at Templecombe in England with a huge central steeple. The evidence for this comes from two sources. First from sir Thomas Fisher in a letter to Somerset, Lord Protector of England, dated 11th October 1548 means an important Church in the area. Secondly, from the Siege of Leith when French Gunners mounted their cannon in the Tower. However. at this stage it is important to clear up a vital point. This was incorrect.
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