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Covenanters' Monument, Rullion Green

A Category B Listed Building in Penicuik, Midlothian

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Coordinates

Latitude: 55.8478 / 55°50'51"N

Longitude: -3.2436 / 3°14'36"W

OS Eastings: 322234

OS Northings: 662316

OS Grid: NT222623

Mapcode National: GBR 50ST.KL

Mapcode Global: WH6T5.48QW

Plus Code: 9C7RRQX4+4H

Entry Name: Covenanters' Monument, Rullion Green

Listing Name: Rullion Green, the Martyr's Tomb

Listing Date: 22 January 1971

Category: B

Source: Historic Scotland

Source ID: 346839

Historic Scotland Designation Reference: LB13650

Building Class: Cultural

Also known as: Rullion Green, Covenanters' Monument

ID on this website: 200346839

Location: Glencorse

County: Midlothian

Electoral Ward: Penicuik

Parish: Glencorse

Traditional County: Midlothian

Tagged with: Monument

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Description

Burial-place enclosed by die-wall with spear-head railings. Grave-stone (erected 1738) with inscription.

Statement of Interest

Nearby Rullion Green (eastern slope of Turnhouse Hill) was the secret meeting place of Covenanters. The Battle of Rullion Green was between the covenantors (who lost) and Charles II's army. The tomb commemorates 50 Covenanters from the SW killed on 26th November 1666, and buried here. The nearby "Preaching Field" is the site of a July commemoration service for those who lost their lives.

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