Martyrs' Memorial, Gallows Hill, Dorchester

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Martyrs' Memorial, Gallows Hill, Dorchester

Image: © Becky Williamson Taken: 23 Jan 2015

This memorial was erected in 1986 to commemorate all Dorset men and women who were martyred for their faith, particularly during the religious troubles of the 16th and 17th centuries. http://www.dorchester-tc.gov.uk/docs/downloads/MartyrsMemorial.pdf

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Image Location

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Latitude
50.712791
Longitude
-2.431652