Pensford Executions 1685

Who were the 12 Martyrs executed in Pensford?

George Adams in Monmouth’s Army

Preston Beavis of Chardland & in Monmouth’s Army

William Cheek in Monmouth’s Army

Roger Cornelius in Monmouth’s Army

Humphrey Edmonds in Monmouth’s Army

Richard Fineere of Leigh on Mendip & in Monmouth’s Army

George Knight of South Petherton & in Monmouth’s Army

Richard Pearce of Tiverton & in Monmouth’s Army

Henry Russell in Monmouth’s Army

Arthur Salway in Monmouth’s Army

John Starr of Colyton & in Monmouth’s Army

Robert Winn of Kingsbury Episcopi & in Monmouth’s Army

May their souls rest in peace.

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