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Archaeology Notes
Event ID 727675
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Archaeology Notes
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/727675
NX65NE 2 6673 5986.
(NX 66725986) Martyrs' Stone (NAT) Martyrs' Monument (NAT)
OS 6" map (1957)
On Kirkconnel Moor is the grave of a martyr named M'Clement or Clement, slain with four other Covenanters in 1685 at this spot by Grierson of Lag. Clement alone was buried here, his grave being marked by a small headstone, while the others are buried in churchyards in neighbouring parishes. Close by the grave is a 19th century monument commemorating the incident.
P H M'Kerlie 1879; M Harper 1896; NSA 1845 (D S Williamson)
NX 6673 5986. This small gravestone is situated in the north-west corner of a walled enclosure. It bears a skull and crossbones and the inscription "Here lyes James Clement who was surprised and shot to death on this place by Grier of Lagg for his adherence to Scotlands reformation covenants national and solemn league. 1685".
Nearby (to the west) is the 19th century monument; a granite pillar approx 20ft high. The names were not confirmed.
Surveyed at 1:10,000.
Visited by OS (TRG) 16 June 1977
