WIndshiels Monument
An unknown Covenanter died near here and was buried in secret by the Hislop family. Andrew Hislop was subsequently captured and shot at Eskdalemuir, where more of the story can be read.
WIndshiels Monument
Windshiels
Gillesbie
Dumfriesshire
NGR - NY 160933
The memorial is remotely located to the north of WIndshiels cottage, one mile north-west of the village of Boreland in Dryfesdale. From the minor road, one can walk via Shankend along a farm track to near the site, which is by the Caldwell Burn.
The inscription on the slab reads:
GRAVE OF A COVENANTER
FOR SHELTERING WHOM NEARBY
ANDREW HISLOP WAS TAKEN
BY CLAVERHOUSE AND SHOT
AT CRAIGHAUGH 12TH MAY 1685
TWO FUGITIVES TO MID-WINSHIELDS REST HERE