Tron Kirk, Parish church in Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
Tron Kirk is a parish church on the Royal Mile characterized by a rectangular stone structure with a tower, clock, and spire that rises into Edinburgh's medieval skyline. Inside, it features a rare hammerbeam roof with original timber work from the 17th century.
Construction took place between 1637 and 1647 after King Charles I ordered its building to serve Edinburgh's North-West parish as part of a new diocese. The structure was completed during a period when Edinburgh needed new religious facilities under royal direction.
The name comes from a public weighing beam that once stood outside, where merchants measured goods and weighed their wares. People gathered here for everyday trade and community matters.
The building is accessible from the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh's medieval Old Town, making it easy to reach on foot. Visitors should keep in mind that it remains an active historic site, so opening times may vary.
Beneath the building's foundations lie the remains of Marlin's Wynd, Scotland's first paved street, discovered during excavations. This archaeological find makes the underground a revealing window into Edinburgh's medieval past.
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