Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Covenanters' Monument, Rullion Green
Covenanters' Monument, Rullion Green — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
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.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8478, -3.2436
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH26 0PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
Sources
- wikidata: Q17827778 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Covenanters' Monument, Rullion Green?
- Covenanters' Monument, Rullion Green is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (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?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 0PU. It sits within the Midlothian parliamentary constituency.