Denyston's Monument, Greyfriars Churchyard

Category

Library Item

Item no

4125

Title

Denyston's monument, Greyfriars Churchyard

Description

A group of men and women pose infront of the monument. The women are seated whilst the men stand. One of the men is D O Hill who is writing in a notebook. The stone tomb has a lintel supporting a carved coat of arms which is supported again by two columns. An insciption carved in stone is at the centre of the tomb.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1845

Size

16.5 x 22.5 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.

Sir Robert Dennistoun of Mountjoy, was King's Ambassador and Conservator of the Scottish Privileges in Holland

Exhibitions with this item

Other views of this item

Related images

Related subjects

Architecture > Monuments > Memorial monuments

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Graveyards

Read how our collections have inspired people taking part in events, visits and community groups. Use the slider or navigation arrows to see more responses.