The Ebenezer Erskine Monument
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The Ebenezer Erskine Monument
Image: © Lairich Rig Taken: 24 Feb 2018
The monument marks the site where Ebenezer Erskine was buried, which was, at that time, within a church: see http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB41087 for details. After that church was demolished, the monument shown here (Peddie & Kinnear, 1859) was erected on the site of the tomb. The original church was replaced by another one nearby (Erskine Marykirk Church, behind the photographer's position); the facade of that church survives, and the modern extension behind it is now used as a youth hostel. Earlier pictures: Image / Image / Image Ebenezer Erskine is also commemorated by a statue in the Old Town Cemetery: Image
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Image Location
Latitude
56.119919
Longitude
-3.943298