Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Martyrs Tomb
Martyrs Tomb — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Martyrs Tomb is a memorial located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Martyrs of Compiègne were the 16 members of the Carmel of Compiègne, France: 11 Discalced Carmelite nuns, three lay sisters, and two externs (or tertiaries). They were executed by the guillotine towards the end of the Reign of Terror, at what is now the Place de la Nation in Paris on 17 July 1794, and are venerated as martyr saints of the Catholic Church. Ten days after their execution, Maximilien Robespierre himself was executed, ending the Reign of Terror. Their story has inspired a novella, a motion picture, a television movie, and an opera, Dialogues of the Carmelites, written by French composer Francis Poulenc.
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Background
History
, the prison the sisters were held while awaiting trial]] The number of Christian martyrs increased greatly in the early years of the French Revolution. Thousands of Christians died by the guillotine or as the result of forced exile, drownings, imprisonment, shootings, mob violence, and "sheer butchery". In 1790, the French Revolutionary government passed the Civil Constitution of the Clergy, which outlawed religious life. The community of Carmelite sisters at Compiègne, a commune 72 km north of Paris, was founded in 1641, a daughter house of the monastery in Amiens. The community grew rapidly and "was renowned for its fervor and fidelity". It was supported by the French court. They were…
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- Coordinates
- 55.1001, -4.7719
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA26 0PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Sources
- osm: node/6252363268 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Martyrs of Compiègne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Martyrs Tomb?
- Martyrs Tomb is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA26 0PR).
- Is Martyrs Tomb free to visit?
- Yes, Martyrs Tomb is free to enter.
- How do I get to Martyrs Tomb?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA26 0PR. It sits within the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock parliamentary constituency.