Volume contents
- 1 - Loudoun , Page 1 (start)
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- 143 - Loudoun , Title page
- 144 - Loudoun , Index
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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTYR'S GRAVE (Law) [Newmilns] | Martyr's Grave (John Law) Martyr's Grave Martyr's Grave |
James Mitchell Newmilns Mr. William Steel Newmilns Mr. Matthew Steel Newmilns |
019 | About 80 links from the Castle at Newmilns is a Stone Tablet fixed in the end of a building about 4 feet from the ground to mark the spot where John Law of Loudounhill was buried who was shot in rescuing the Covenanters whom Captain Inglis had confined in the Castle. The following is the Inscription. Here lies John Law who was shot at Newmilns at the rescuing of eight of Christs prisoners who were taken at a meeting for prayer at Little Blackwood in the Parish of Kilmarnock in April 1685 by Capt. [Captain] Inglis and his party for their adherance to the word of God and Scotlands Covenanted work of Reformation Cause I Christs prisoners relieved I of my life was soon "berieved" By cruel enemies with rage In that encounter did engage The Martyr and his crown Bestowed on me O big renown That I should not only believe But for Christs cause my life I should give. |
Continued entries/extra info
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No. 21.
County of Ayr -- Parish of Loudoun
" John Law (brother-in -law to Captain
Nisbet) was shot in this exploit,
and is buried close to the wall of
the tower " Patersons History
V. [Volume] 2 P. [Page] 318
Ordnance Survey - Ayr county, OS Name Books - Ayr county - Volume 43 - Parish of Loudoun, OS1/3/43
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Loudoun.
Ordnance Survey - Ayr county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Ayr, which is in the south west of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.