Craigentinny Marbles, Edinburgh
Facts and practical information
The Craigentinny Marbles is the mausoleum of William Henry Miller, a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme, who retired to his estate at Craigentinny after losing his parliamentary seat in 1841. Miller was childless, so upon his death in 1848, the execution of his will fell to a distant relative, Samuel Christy. The will contained instructions to bury Miller's body in a 20-foot-deep pit above which, The Scotsman reported, would be built a monument "in commemoration of the private virtues of the deceased, for, as a public character, he was unknown." £20,000 was allocated for construction. Although the monument would originally have been a solitary structure in a moorland half a mile east of Miller's house, it is now somewhat incongruously surrounded by 1930s bungalows on Craigentinny Crescent. ()
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Craigentinny Marbles – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Arthur's Seat, Easter Road Stadium, St Margaret's Well, Holyrood Park.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Craigentinny Marbles by public transport?
Bus
- Piershill Cemetery • Lines: 124, 21, 26 (3 min walk)
- Craigentinny Avenue • Lines: 21 (3 min walk)