Covenanters monument, Bads Knowe, Dumfries, UK
Posted by: 
neil_d
N 55° 03.339 W 003° 51.821
30U E 444828 N 6101324
A Covenanters' monument commemorating four Scottish Covenanters who were
shot here in 1685. The martyrs' graves are nearby.
Waymark Code: WMC9CE
Location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/12/2011
Views: 4
The monument can be found on the
summit, and is approximately 15 ft high, made of granite. A burial
vault can be found at the bottom of the hill in an obvious circular
enclosure, though the enclosure is very overgrown. The whole area
is in a clearing separated from the surrounding forest.
Although this was once visible from miles away, it is currently inside a forest, which makes it a lot more challenging. However, work has begun on deforesting the area so it will probably be visible again in a few years.
Inscription:
William Heron from Glencairn
John Gordon }
William Stewart } Galloway men
John Wallace }
Who were found out and shot
dead here 2 March 1685 b
Captain Bruce for their adherence to
Scotlands covenanted reformation.
To commemorate the
principles for which these
martyrs suffered this
monument is erected by
subscription after sermons preached here by
Miss McLachlan
& McGill
1843.
This is only sensibly accessible from the road alongside Brooklands
Burn. The track is not signposted, so a map and compass would be
wise.
Most of the walk can be done on forestry tracks - however, some of
these are seriously muddy due to the machinery currently being used
in the area, so use with care. The tracks are obvious though -
there is no need to go into the forest.
Beware of machinery in use in the forest. Do not go into areas
being cleared by machinery.
It is about a 30-minute walk from the road. The last 400 yards is
very marshy and not clear. Do not go looking for cache in foggy
weather, darkness, or after prolonged rain. I would advise not
going alone in case you come into difficulty in the isolated woods.