The Martyrs' Monument
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The Martyrs' Monument
Image: © Lairich Rig Taken: 8 Aug 2006
A monument in St Michael's churchyard (where Robert Burns' Mausoleum is also located). There are several monuments devoted to the memory of the Covenanters (either as a group, or to named individuals) in Dumfries and Galloway. The inscription here reads: "THE MARTYRS' MONUMENT Erected by the voluntary contributions of persons who revere the memory, and admire the principles, of the sufferers for conscience' sake, during the Persecution in Scotland. Aided by a collection made at a Sermon preached on the spot by the Rev. Wm. Symington of Stranraer".
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Image Location
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55.065883
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-3.605915