Tomb of William Wardrop, Covenanters Gaol

Category

Library Item

Item no

12741

Title

Tomb of William Wardrop, Covenanters Gaol, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh

Description

On either side of the doorway into William Wardrop's tomb in the Covenanter's Gaol in Greyfriars Churchyard, Edinburgh, are carved skulls. In front are fallen autumnal leaves.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

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 > Architectural features > Doors and doorways

Architecture > Architectural features > Stone carvings

Architecture > Monuments > Tombs

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Churchyards

Religion > Religious facilities > Graveyards

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