What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh, Edmonstone as Plague Burial(s) (17th 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.
A 17th-century plague burial site; significant for understanding public health and burial practices during epidemics in early modern Scotland.
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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Edinburgh, Gilmerton, the Drum, StablesStable(s) (19th Century) · 705 yd
Edinburgh, Gilmerton, the Drum, Drum Farm, Farmstead CottageCottage (19th Century), Farmstead (19th Century) · 709 yd
Drum WoodWood · 886 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 1611 yd
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Moredun ParkVisitor information · 1.0 mi
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