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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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MARTYRS' TOMB [Ingleston] | Martyrs' Tomb Martyrs' Tomb Martyrs' Stone Martyrs' Tomb Martyrs' Tomb |
John Preacher Mr Wilson Ainslies Map - 1820 Mr Joseph Welsh Provost Mr McGowan Archt [Architect] |
027 | [Situation] 1/4 Mile N.W by N. [North West by North] of Ingleston farm house, A tomb Stone erected to the memory of two Martyrs whose names were Edward Gordon &. Alexander McCubine It is well enclosed with an Iron palisade and is situate a short distance to the East of Hall Hill farm house on the stone is written the following "Here lies Edward Gordon and Alexander McCubine Martyrs, hanged without Law. By Lagg &. Captn [Captain] Bruce. for adhering to the word of God Christ's Kingly Goverment in his house and the Covenanted work of reformation against Tyranny, perjury &. Prelacy Revelation 12 & 16. March 3rd 1685. At Lagg and bloodie Bruce command we were hung up by hellish hand and thus their furious rage to Stay we did near Kirk of Irongray. Here now in peace sweet rest we take Once Murder'd [Murdered] for Religions Sake" |
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