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    © Imperial War Museums 2026

    Memorial

    J Semple, Covenanter

    Memorial

    Source: Copyright Paul Goodwin

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    Current Location

    Parish Church, A713, Carsphairn, Stewartry, Dumfries and Galloway, DG7 3TQ, Scotland

    OS Grid Reference

    NX 56266 93171

    Denomination

    Church of Scotland

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    Type of Memorial
    Board / Plaque / Tablet
    WMR Reference Number
    71896
    Description
    Plain Bronze Plaque
    Inscription
    IN MEMORY OF/JOHN SEMPLE/FIRST MINISTER OF/CARSPHAIRN CHURCHC 1646-C1677/A STERN UPHOLDER OF THE/COVENANT/WHO RESISTED DECREES OF/PARLIAMENT AND SURVIVED/"HE IS ABUNE THAT GUIDES THE GULLY"
    War
    Scottish Covenanters (1638-1687)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Served
    1
    Information shown
    surname, forename

    Components

    Plaque

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


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