Why this matters
Edinburgh Castle, Military Prison was built by the British Army in the 19th century as part of the fortress's long history of military use. It is remembered for its role in housing prisoners of war and military detainees, reflecting the castle's ongoing strategic and administrative importance in Scottish and British military history.
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh Castle, Military Prison as Prison (19th 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.
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