Lewes in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Protestant Martyrs

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 12, 2018

1. Protestant Martyrs Marker

Inscription.
In the 1550s, during the reign of the Catholic Queen, Mary, 17 Protestants were burned to death in Lewes. They died in front of the Star Inn, now the Town Hall, in the High Street.

This Obelisk was built in 1889 as a memorial to the martyrs. It stands on Cliffe Hill, overlooking Lewes.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 50° 52.366′ N, 0° 0.455′ E. Marker is in Lewes, England, in East Sussex. Marker can be reached from the intersection of High Street and Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. Located in Lewes Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lewes, England BN7 1XH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Wealds (here, next to this marker); Mount Caburn (here, next to this marker); Fireplace (here, next to this marker); Southover Grange (here, next to this marker); Lewes Racecourse (here, next to this marker); St Michael’s Church (here, next to this marker); Lewes Prison (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Lewes, 1264 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.

Also see . . .
1. Sussex Archaeological Society Lewes Castle & Museum.

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(Submitted on February 8, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Lewes Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 8, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 12, 2018

2. Protestant Martyrs Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.