Sanquhar Declarations Monument, High Street
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Sanquhar Declarations Monument, High Street
Image: © kim traynor Taken: 13 Sep 2013
The inscription on the side of the Monument reads: In commemoration of the two famous Sanquhar Declarations which were published on this spot where stood the ancient cross of the burgh, the one by the Rev. Richard Cameron, on the 22nd June 1680, the other by the Rev. James Renwick, on 25th May 1685, 'The Killing Time'. If you would know the nature of their crime Then read the story of that Killing Time 1861 --------------------------- For "The Killing Time", see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Killing_Time For Richard Cameron, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Cameron_(Covenanter) For James Renwick, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Renwick_(Covenanter)
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