George Marsh

Out along Boughton, there is an obelisk, which is a memorial to the Protestant martyr George Marsh, who was burned at the stake on Gallows Hill. His ashes were collected by his friends and buried in St Giles cemetery. The obelisk has the following inscription:

"George Marsh born Dean Co. Lancaster. To the memory of George Marsh martyr who was burned to death near this spot for the truth sake April 24th 1555. Also John Plessington 19th July 1679. Canonised saint 25th October 1970.

There are two memorials to George Marsh in Chester, the other is in St John the Baptist's Church.

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