Gordon, Sir John of Haddo, d. 1644
Title:
Knight
Military Rank:
Colonel
First Name:
John
Last Name:
Gordon
Memorial Type:
Memorial - Plaque
Does the monument still exist?
Yes
Installation Date:
1933
Inscription:
SIR JOHN GORDON Bart of Haddo
was imprisoned for conscience sake in a small church which then formed part of this Cathedral and became known as "Haddo's Hole". He was executed on June 19th 1644. This tablet is erected in his memory by his descendant, JOHN CAMPBELL GORDON, Marquis of Aberdeen & Temair, KT 1933.
Allegiance:
Royalist
Condition:
Good
Condition Description:
Photographic evidence
Memorial Notes:
See: ODNB https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/11063
Memorial Address:
St. Giles' Cathedral, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
County:
Midlothian
Country:
Scotland
Geoloation:
55.95006039926023, -3.191020546031353