Monument in Greyfriars Churchyard

Category

Library Item

Item no

51334

Title

Monument in Greyfriars Churchyard

Description

Round domed monument to Sir George MacKenzie of Rosehaugh in Greyfriars kirkyard, Edinburgh.

Artist / maker

Magee, Gregg

Date

2021

Type

Digital image

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 > Monuments > Memorial monuments

Architecture > Monuments > Tombs

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Greyfriars Kirkyard

Religion > Religious facilities > Churchyards

Religion > Religious facilities > Graves

Religion > Religious facilities > Graveyards

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