Covenanters Gaol, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

12738

Title

Covenanters Gaol, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh

Description

A lone tree stands by the side of a path within the Covenanter's Gaol, in Greyfriars Churchyard, Edinburgh. Fallen autumnal leaves are by the side of the path. Tombs are within the prison and their walls make up part of the boundary. On either side of the doorway of one of the tombs are skull carvings.

Artist / maker

Ansell, Andrew J L

Date

2007

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Greyfriars Kirkyard, or Graveyard, is the burial ground of Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh. It houses the graves of many notable historical figures including the poet Allan Ramsay, the geologist James Hutton and the architect William Adam. In 1679 several hundred Covenanters were imprisoned in the Kirkyard awaiting trial.

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Architecture > Monuments > Tombs

Crime and punishment > Crime and punishment facilities > Prisons

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Churchyards

Religion > Religious facilities > Graveyards

Transport > Infrastructure > Trails and paths

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