John Knox
1510-1572
Scottish Reformer
Founder Of The Church of Scotland
a.k.a. the Presbyterian Church
Directions To The Grave of John Knox
John Knox is buried in the St. Giles Cemetery, behind the St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland. As St. Giles is located on the Royal Mile/High Street in the old part of the city, it has been very crowded and built up over the years. Some years ago, the city needed parking spaces, and hence covered over the old cemetery with paving. Whether done unwittingly or not, it was obviously a poor judgment decision. Hence, the grave of the most important religious reformer in the history of Scotland is now denoted as parking space 23. It also has a bronze plaque with no writing on it. Photos of the grave are online.
GPS Location of the grave of John Knox
55°56'57.2"N 3°11'26.6"W
or D.d. 55.949213, -3.190720
Statue of John Knox
From Carlton Hill looking back toward the old City. Darkened square on left shows St. Giles Church
St. Giles Cathedral - The High Kirk Of Edinburgh
This is a borrowed photo from the web. When we were there
the scoffolding was all over the church, making good
photos impossible
Space next to while truck on left is where Knox is buried behind St. Giles Church
Grave Location of John Knox
The Home Of John Knox On The Royal Mile Just Below St. Giles
Looking out the study window in the home of John Knox back toward St. Giles Cathedral
This would be Knox's Outlook Up the Royal Mile Toward The Palace of Mary, Queen of Scots (his nemesis)
Some Photos Taken 11.2006
Courtesy of Scott Harp
www.TheRestorationMovement.com
Other Links
Glasgow Necropolis: Memorial To John Knox