Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Martyrs' Monument
Martyrs' Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Martyrs' Monument is a public memorial in central Scotland, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1843, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 6.7 km away. Postcode area KY16.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 26/06/1986 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Durisdeer NGR NS 88416 07026 Coordinates 288416, 607026 — Dated 1836. Upright slab monument set on hill slope; corniced and pedimented, with urn finial, inscribed panel on south face. Painted ashlar. Enclosed by simple iron railings on rubble-built base. — Inscribed "Sacred to the memory of Daniel MacMichael who suffered martyrdom here by Sir James Dalziel, AD 1685". Erected while Dalveen farm was being built. MacMichael is buried at Durisdeer; his sword is held in Greyfriars' Church, Edinburgh.
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Place summary
Martyrs' Monument is a memorial located in central Scotland, KY16. Established in 1843, it is a Victorian structure recognised as a category B listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3433, -2.8007
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY16 9AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Established
- 1843
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars — 6.7 km
- Official site
- martyrsmonument.standrews.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n2696410145 (ODbL)
- commons: Martyrs' Monument, St Andrews - 2025.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Martyrs' Monument?
- Martyrs' Monument is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY16 9AT).
- When was Martyrs' Monument built?
- Built or established in 1843.
- Is Martyrs' Monument a listed building?
- Martyrs' Monument is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Martyrs' Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Martyrs' Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Martyrs' Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY16 9AT.