Muirkirk Covenanter Monument

 

This memorial to all of the Covenanters of Muirkirk district is located in the cillage's cemetery in Glasgow Road. It was erected at the expense of the local landowner, Charles Howatson of Glenbuck, and was unveiled on 18 June 1887 to mark Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee.

The memorial commemorates William Adam, John Brown, Rev Richard Cameron, John Smith, and others.

Muirkirk Covenanter Monument

Muirkirk Cemetery

Glasgow Road

Muirkirk

Ayrshire

NGR - NS 696278

 

The obelisk is located in the south-western part of the cemetery (nearest village). Access to cemetery is usually made through gate into second section.