Edinburgh, Holyrood Palace, Holyrood Abbey, Burial Ground

Burial Ground (medieval)

Why this matters

The site of Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh was founded in the 12th century by King David I of Scotland, and it became an important religious and royal center. It is remembered for its historical and architectural significance, as well as its association with Scottish royalty and the Reformation.

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What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh, Holyrood Palace, Holyrood Abbey, Burial Ground as Burial Ground (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.

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