Dalkeith Cemetery wall and watchtower
Introduction
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Dalkeith Cemetery wall and watchtower
Image: © kim traynor Taken: 3 Jul 2011
The watchtower was built in the early 19th century during the most intensive period of activity by body-snatchers. This view would have given potential 'resurrectionists' the unmistakeable message, "Keep Out!"
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Image Location
Latitude
55.894145
Longitude
-3.073071