The Baxter Land. Canonmills takes its name from the water-powered corn mills established here in 12th century by the Augustinian Canons of Holyrood Abbey. David I appears to have granted the mills to the abbey in 1143. Associated with the abbey was the Burgh of Canongate (founded by Charter of David I in 1128). In time an Incorporation of Baxters (i.e. Bakers) came to exist in the burgh, but members of the Incorporation were compelled by law to have their corn ground at the Canonmills. Baxter's land is believed to be named after the Incorporation of Baxters of Canongate. The stone bearing the inscription 'The Baxters Land 1686' was unearthed in 1964 during demolition work in preparation for enlarging Canonmills Service Station.
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