[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by Tealeaf

Yo Retlaw!

I now have another theory.

As you are aware, the 1850's saw a great flowering in the introduction of foreign flora, fauna and the like into the British Isles (think of Darwin and Joseph Banks). One of the species intoduced was that of the Chile Pine - also known as the 'Monkey Puzzle Tree' - when fully grown, a reet monster of a thing.

So could there have been such a tree up 'yon? And could someone have built steps up to it? The timing seems about right.

It all makes sense to me

No if you compare the two plans I posted, it appears to be an open topped ginnal or passageway between Bank Terrace and Woolhurst bank leading to Back Adelaide St & the rear of Bank Terrace.
The walls on either side are at least 10 ft high and there's nowt tu see, either coming or going along that passageway.

Retlaw.