The Battle of Drumclog Memorial
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The Battle of Drumclog Memorial
Image: © Walter Baxter Taken: 12 Jun 2010
This obelisk was erected in 1839 and rebuilt in 1867 on the site of the Battle of Drumclog to commemorate the only victory the Covenanters had over government dragoons on 1st June 1679. An inscription panel reads:- IN COMMEMORATION OF THE VICTORY OBTAINED ON THIS BATTLEFIELD ON SABBATH THE 1ST OF JUNE 1679 BY OUR COVENANTING FOREFATHERS OVER GRAHAME OF CLAVERHOUSE AND HIS DRAGOONS
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Image Location
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