Martyrs Memorial is a Grade II listed building in the West Suffolk local planning authority area, England. First listed on 30 October 1997. Memorial.

Martyrs Memorial

WRENN ID: first-baluster-twilight
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: West Suffolk
Country: England
Date first listed: 30 October 1997
Type: Memorial
Source: Historic England listing

Description

BURY ST EDMUNDS

TL8564SE ABBEY PRECINCTS 639-1/8/103 Martyrs Memorial

GV II

Memorial immediately to the south-east of the Norman Tower (qv), in memory of 17 Protestant martyrs. Erected by public subscription, 1903. Stone, in the form of an obelisk surmounted by a ball finial. Each face of the rectangular base has an inscribed panel, 3 giving the names and known details of those commemorated, most of whom were burnt at the stake, the 4th inscribed: 'WHO, FOR THEIR FAITHFUL TESTIMONY TO GOD'S TRUTH DURING THE REIGN OF QUEEN MARY SUFFERED DEATH IN THIS TOWN 1555-1558.'

Listing NGR: TL8560364064

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