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Tomb of Sir Hugh McCulloch, Greyfriars
Keith, Thomas, 1856, Paper negative
Tomb of Sir Hugh McCulloch, Greyfriars
Tomb of Sir Hugh McCulloch, Greyfriars
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Title
Tomb of Sir Hugh McCulloch, Greyfriars
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A tomb with stone carvings stands in front of houses in Greyfriars Churchyard, Edinburgh. The tomb is decorated with a coat of arms and columns. To the right of the monument is a sign stating "This tomb for sale, Apply to Mr Campbell, the Recorder".
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Keith, Thomas
Date
1856
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27.3 x 21.7 cm
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Paper negative
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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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The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage
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