Nasmyth Tomb, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

3600

Title

Nasmyth tomb, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh

Description

Two men are in front of Naysmith's tomb in Greyfriars Churchyard, Edinburgh. The men look at carved stonework, on the ground beside them are a walking cane and a hat.

Artist / maker

Hill, David Octavius

Date

1847

Size

19.9 x 14.6 cm

Type

Salted paper print

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 > Stone carvings

Architecture > Monuments > Memorial monuments

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Greyfriars Kirkyard

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Churchyards

Religion > Religious facilities > Graveyards

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