Martyrs' Monument - St. Andrews, Fife.
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Memorial commemorating protestant figures who were martyred in St. Andrews during the 16th century.
Waymark Code: WMRWJG
Location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/13/2016
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This obelisk was built in 1842-43 by William Nixon to remember four men who were executed for their religious beliefs in the town during a time of turmoil leading up the reformation. The men were, Patrick Hamilton 1527, Henry Forest 1533, George Wishart 1546, and Walter Myln 1558. The cause eventually prevailed and Scotland became protestant in 1560. The monument, which is made from locally quarried sandstone, is 10 metres tall and stands on the west facing slope overlooking the west sands and Royal and Ancient clubhouse. It was restored, 2011-13.
Date Created/Placed: 1843
Address:
Martyrs' Monument, The Scores, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9AT
Height: 10 meters
Website: [Web Link]
Illuminated: Not Listed
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