Watch-house at Eckford Parish Church
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Watch-house at Eckford Parish Church
Image: © Mary and Angus Hogg Taken: 31 Aug 2015
This watch-house was used in the days of the 19th century "Resurrectionists" who were so called because they literally raised bodies from the grave. Night vigils were held by two watchmen at a time, to prevent grave-robbing. The bodies were sold to anatomists. For more information about the building, see Image
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Image Location
Latitude
55.536374
Longitude
-2.46643