Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Covenanters' Memorial, Boundary Wall, Railings and Gate, Grassmarket, Edinburgh
In or near Edinburgh.
Covenanters' Memorial, Boundary Wall, Railings and Gate, Grassmarket, Edinburgh — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Covenanters' Memorial is located at postcode EH1 2HH in Edinburgh, with the nearest railway station being Edinburgh Waverley, just 0.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Covenanters' Memorial, Boundary Wall, Railings and Gate, Grassmarket, Edinburgh is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB47867). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category C Date Added 29/03/2001 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 25491 73400 Coordinates 325491, 673400 — 1937 and 1953-4. Roughly-hewn raised cylinder with inset granite circle and Saltire cross, surrounded by bronze circular inscription, 1937. Squared and snecked hammered sandstone coped boundary wall with coped piers; cast-iron railings and gates with Saltire crosses and thistles. (City Engineer, 1953-4). — The long rectangle of Grassmarket was already a suburb and a secondary market place by 1500. After the Battle of Flodden in 1513 the city walls were strengthened and the Grassmarket and Cowgate enclosed by the Flodden Wall. Agricultural produce was sold in the Grassmarket until well into the 20th century; old photographs show upended carts and the bars and hostels associated with the market. It was also a place of public execution. The Memorial marks the place where many of the 'Martyrs' of the Covenanting cause were executed during the Wars of Religion (1661-68). The Memorial was first opened 25th April 1937, and re-opened by the Duke of Hamilton on 24th October 1954.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Covenanters' Memorial is a historical site in Edinburgh dedicated to the memory of the Covenanters, who were Scottish Presbyterians that fought for their religious freedoms in the 17th century. Visitors can explore the memorial and learn about the significant events and figures associated with this period in Scottish history.
Place summary
The Covenanters' Memorial, located in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh, is a memorial dedicated to the Covenanters, a group of Scottish Presbyterians. It is designated as a category C listed building, highlighting its historical significance in central Scotland. The site includes a boundary wall, railings, and a gate, contributing to its overall character.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9478, -3.1948
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Wednesday - Sunday 2pm and 7pm; closed 24-26 Dec
- Official site
- www.witcherytours.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q77775431 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Covenanters' Memorial, Boundary Wall, Railings and Gate, Grassmarket, Edinburgh?
- Covenanters' Memorial, Boundary Wall, Railings and Gate, Grassmarket, Edinburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2HH).
- What is Covenanters' Memorial, Boundary Wall, Railings and Gate, Grassmarket, Edinburgh?
- Covenanters' Memorial, Boundary Wall, Railings and Gate, Grassmarket, Edinburgh — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Covenanters' Memorial, Boundary Wall, Railings and Gate, Grassmarket, Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 2HH.
- Is Covenanters' Memorial, Boundary Wall, Railings and Gate, Grassmarket, Edinburgh a listed building?
- Covenanters' Memorial, Boundary Wall, Railings and Gate, Grassmarket, Edinburgh is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Covenanters' Memorial, Boundary Wall, Railings and Gate, Grassmarket, Edinburgh free to visit?
- Yes, Covenanters' Memorial, Boundary Wall, Railings and Gate, Grassmarket, Edinburgh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Covenanters' Memorial, Boundary Wall, Railings and Gate, Grassmarket, Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2HH.