Craigentinny Marbles Scottish Mausoleum: Portobello Road, Edinburgh

Craigentinny Marbles

Mausoleum / Graves Craigentinny Crescent, off Portobello Road, Edinburgh, Scotland 1856 by David Rhind, architect; 1867 Alfred Gatley, sculptor Large mausoleum structure with bas-relief marble sculptures. The name derives from the two sculptured marble panels depicting Biblical scenes, 'The Overthrow of Pharoah' and 'The Song of Miriam'. The Craigentinny Marbles were described at time of installation as: 'the most remarkable pieces of sculpture executed during this century' and 'attracted artists from all parts to view them'. The monument commemorates book collector William Henry Miller (1788 - 1848), MP for Newcastle-under-Lyne, who owned an estate in Craigentinny. Scottish Castles Historic Scottish Houses Scottish Architects: Famous Architects from Scotland through the ages Edinburgh Tours : Architecture Walking Tours Edinburgh : back to index Also by David Rhind: The Dome, Edinburgh