Sherborne, September 15. 1685
Who were the men Martyred at Sherborne?
At Sherborne were 12 men were martyred, all of whom died with courage and dignity. Especially, one Mr Glisson of Yeovil. This gentleman demonstrated great deportment and standing at the place of his execution. In so doing, he gave considerable satisfaction to his friends and amazement to our enemies. On the scaffold, he declared to be a true Protestant but for although he had not joined the late Duke of Monmouth army, he now judged it high time for everyone to stand up for the defence of the true religion against the reign of tyrants.
Michael Abbot, cordwainer of Honiton, in Monmouth’s Army
William Alston, in Monmouth’s Army
Samuel Glisson, of Yeovil, a baptist, absent but not with Monmouth
Richard Hall, cordwainer of Colyton, in Monmouth’s Army
William Hart, in Monmouth’s Army
John Lawrence, in Monmouth’s Army
John Leggatt, in Monmouth’s Army
George Puckeridge, of North Petherton, in Monmouth’s Army
Henry Rowe, of Chardstock, in Monmouth’s Army
John Savage, tailor of Colyton, in Monmouth’s Army
Frances Skinner, of Chard, in Monmouth’s Army
Robert Whorwood, cordwainer of Honiton, in Monmouth’s Army
May their souls rest in peace.