Byre's Monument, Greyfriars Churchyard

Category

Library Item

Item no

4121

Title

Byre's monument, Greyfriars Churchyard

Description

A very ornate stone carved monument in Greyfriar's Churchyard, Edinburgh. It has columns and a pediment crowned with a coat of arms. One man, wearing a stove pipe hat is sitting on the monument whilst another stands at the side. The momument is covered with ivy.

Artist / maker

Hill, David Octavius

Date

1845

Size

20.5 x 15.7 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 > Columns

Architecture > Architectural features > Stone carvings

Architecture > Monuments > Memorial monuments

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hats

People > Adults > Men

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Churchyards

Religion > Religious facilities > Graveyards

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