Where is Covenanters' Monument, Rullion Green?

Covenanters' Monument, Rullion Green is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH26 0PU).

How do I get to Covenanters' Monument, Rullion Green?

The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH26 0PU.

Is Covenanters' Monument, Rullion Green a listed building?

Covenanters' Monument, Rullion Green is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.

Is Covenanters' Monument, Rullion Green free to visit?

Yes, Covenanters' Monument, Rullion Green is free to enter.

How do I get to Covenanters' Monument, Rullion Green?

The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 0PU.

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Covenanters' Monument, Rullion Green

In or near Auchendinny.

Free admission

Covenanters' Monument, Rullion Green — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Lawhead Hill - geograph.org.uk - 1312079 — Callum Black — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Curriehill · 7.5 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Covenanters' Monument at Rullion Green, you can take a train to Curriehill station, which is 7.5 km away. The postcode is EH26 0PU. Entry to the monument is free.

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Covenanters' Monument, Rullion Green is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB13650). 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 B Date Added 22/01/1971 Local Authority Midlothian Planning Authority Midlothian Parish Glencorse NGR NT 22234 62316 Coordinates 322234, 662316 — Burial-place enclosed by die-wall with spear-head railings. Grave-stone (erected 1738) with inscription. — Nearby Rullion Green (eastern slope of Turnhouse Hill) was the secret meeting place of Covenanters. The Battle of Rullion Green was between the covenantors (who lost) and Charles II's army. The tomb commemorates 50 Covenanters from the SW killed on 26th November 1666, and buried here. The nearby "Preaching Field" is the site of a July commemoration service for those who lost their lives.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Covenanters' Monument is a memorial located at Rullion Green in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 55.8478, -3.2436
District: Midlothian
Postcode: EH26 0PU
Parliamentary constituency: Midlothian
Nearest railway station: Curriehill — 7.5 km

Sources

wikidata: Q17827778 (CC0)

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