Library Item

4122

Denyston's monument, Greyfriars Churchyard

A very ornate stone carved monument with columns crowned with a coat of arms from Greyfriar's Churchyard, Edinburgh. A man is sitting at the foot of the monument writing. He is being watched by two woman who are standing beside him.

1845

15.3 x 20.2 cm

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.