Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, United Kingdom — Channel Islands
To the memory of Katherine Cawches, Guillemine Gilbert, Perotine Massey
Inscription.
All believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, who on, or about, 18th July 1556, and near this site, were cruelly burned to death at the stake for their Protestant faith.
The latter named was pregnant at the time of martyrdom and gave birth to a son in the flames.
The child was retrieved, but it was ordered that he be thrown back.
Faithful unto death... Rev 2:10
Erected 1999.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 49° 27.184′ N, 2° 32.267′ W. Marker is in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey. Marker is on wall of Tower Hill Steps. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1LF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Guernsey Martyrs. Wikipedia article with additional detail on event described on marker. (Submitted on September 29, 2014, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas.)
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