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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTYR'S GRAVE (Cameron) [Airds Moss] | Cameron's Grave Cameron's Grave Cameron's Grave |
Sir James Boswell Revd [Reverend] Mr Chrystal Johnstons Co [County] Map |
030 | This is a monumental pillar erecte[d] in a reclaimed portion of Airds Mo[ss] to the Memory of The Revd [Reverend] Richard Cameron Michael Cameron John Gemme[ll] John Hamilton James Gray Robert Dick Captn [Captain] John Fowler Thomas Watson Robert Paterson The above names are insc[ribed] on pillar Date 1832. |
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[Page] 14County of Ayr - Parish of Auchinleck
Tarrioch Burn - Described in Sheet 030.6
Airds Moss - Described
[Martyr's Grave]
Near the head of Aird's Moss, is to be seen
the monument erected to the memory of Richard
Cameron, who was here overtaken and slain by the
dragoons, on 20th July 1680. It consisted till lately
of a flat stone with his own name, and the names of
the other individuals who were slain along with
him, inscribed upon it. A more conspicuous
Memorial of his life and death was reared some
years ago from the proceeds of a collection
made at a Sermon delivered near the spot.
New Statistical Account page 325
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Nellie- Moderator, Missus SW
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