What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh Castle, Crown Room as Jewel House (16th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Edinburgh Castle, including the Crown Room, was originally built by the Kingdom of Scotland, with significant development occurring in the 16th century, including the construction of the Jewel House. It is important as a key part of Scotland's royal and military history and as a repository for the Scottish Crown Jewels.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
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Royal PalaceHeritage attraction · 10 yd
Edinburgh Castle, Queen Mary's RoomOutbuilding (15th Century) · 17 yd
Castle RockMountain / peak · 20 yd
Edinburgh Castle, EdinburghCastle, fort or tower · 29 yd
Half-Moon BatteryHeritage attraction · 31 yd
Castle rabbitsCastle, fort or tower · 47 yd
Scottish National War MemorialVisitor information · 59 yd
Edinburgh Castle, Tattoo Store and Coal YardBastion (16th Century), Burial(s) (17th Century) · 71 yd
Princes Street GardensButton (brass)(period Unassigned), Musket Ball(s) (period Unassigned), Unidentified Pottery(s) (medieval), Unidentified Pottery(s) (post Medieval) · 114 yd
72nd Highlanders MemorialMemorial · 114 yd
Edinburgh, Johnston TerraceNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 115 yd