Flodden Wall Within Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

11147

Title

Flodden Wall within Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Size

19 x 25.4 cm

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Flodden Wall was built around Edinburgh following the Battle of Flodden in 1513. Subsequent military incursions into Edinburgh showed the wall offered little practical defence to the city. Substantial sections of the wall are still visible in the Vennel, close to the Grassmarket, and on the Pleasance as it nears the Cowgate.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Walls

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Greyfriars Kirkyard

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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