What is recorded here
This brass commemorative plaque records: On this spot was martyred John Dempster by Grierson of Lag's dragoons Recorded plaque organisation: Scottish Covenanting Memorial Association.
John Dempster was a Covenanter executed for his religious beliefs; Robert Grierson led the dragoon forces responsible for Dempster’s martyrdom, highlighting the religious conflicts of 17th century Scotland.
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Photo: Walter Baxter on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0