Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Covenanters' Prison
In or near Edinburgh.
Covenanters' Prison is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Covenanters' Prison is a cemetery in central Scotland of architectural and local-history note. It sits within the Edinburgh East and Musselburgh parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area EH1.
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Official information
Greyfriars Kirk is a historic church in Edinburgh, known for its rich history spanning over 400 years. Visitors can explore the church, its museum, and enjoy self-guided tours with information boards available in multiple languages.
Place summary
Covenanters' Prison is a cemetery located in central Scotland, postcode EH1. It serves as a historical site commemorating the Covenanters, a group of Scottish Presbyterians who opposed the imposition of episcopal church governance in the 17th century.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9457, -3.1922
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 225 1900
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Monday – Friday 10:30am–4:30pm; Saturday 12:00pm–4:00pm; closed for general visiting many days in August.
- Official site
- greyfriarskirk.com
Sources
- osm: w60712784 (ODbL)
- commons: DSCN4545 Greyfriar's Kirkyard Covenanters' Prison.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Covenanters' Prison?
- Covenanters' Prison is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2QP).
- What is Covenanters' Prison?
- Covenanters' Prison is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Covenanters' Prison?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 2QP.
- Is Covenanters' Prison free to visit?
- Yes, Covenanters' Prison is free to enter.
- How do I get to Covenanters' Prison?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2QP.