Craigentinny Marbles, Mausoleum in Edinburgh by David Rhind, Architect, Sculptor
Craigentinny Marbles Edinburgh : Architecture
Scottish Mausoleum : Portobello Road Structure made of stone
post updated 12 August 2023
Mausoleum / Graves
Location: Craigentinny Crescent, off Portobello Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
1856 by David Rhind, architect
1867 by Alfred Gatley, sculptor
Craigentinny Marbles
Description:
Large mausoleum structure with bas-relief marble sculptures. The name derives from the two sculptured marble panels depicting Biblical scenes, ‘The Overthrow of Pharaoh’ 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.
New photos added 28th October 2015:
We hope to post some sunnier pictures soon of this imposing Scottish mausoleum on Portobello Road!
St Triduanas Chapel – historic structure in Craigentinny
Also by David Rhind: The Dome, on the south side of George Street in Edinburgh New Town
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