
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh, Holyrood Palace, Holyrood Abbey, Chapter House as Chapter House (medieval). 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.
The Chapter House at Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh was built in the late 12th or early 13th century by the canons of the Augustinian abbey founded by King David I of Scotland in 1128. It is important as a key surviving element of the historic abbey, which was a major religious and royal site in Scottish history.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Edinburgh, Holyrood Palace, Holyrood Abbey, CloisterCloister (medieval) · 36 yd
Edinburgh, Holyrood Palace, Holyrood AbbeyAbbey (medieval), Church (12th Century), Coffin(s) (medieval) · 41 yd
Holyrood AbbeyHeritage attraction · 43 yd
North Tower, Palace of Holyrood HouseCastle, fort or tower · 52 yd
Holyrood ParkBowling Green (20th Century), Tennis Court (20th Century) · 105 yd
King Edward VIIMemorial · 178 yd
Edinburgh, Abbey Strand, Thomson's CourtTenement (16th Century) · 218 yd
The Scottish ParliamentVisitor information · 264 yd
New Calton cemeteryChurch, cross or graveyard · 304 yd
Calton Hill overshadows the Scottish ParliamentMountain or hill · 324 yd
St Margaret's WellSpring · 327 ydOther information
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