Protestant Martyrs Memorial

A memorial to ordinary men, women and young people killed for their faith

First of all, the history of the monument is very interesting and I was glad to have seen it. However, it was really difficult to find. I went in the tourist information office, and thankfully one of ...

Remember Remember!

A treck up the hill (unless you cheat and drive) but such beautiful views of Lewes and the downs are surely worth the effort. If you do walk the hill dont forget to reward yourself with a drink or mea...

Up there , where? up on the hill.

The Martyrs Memorial stands on top of the downs to the east overlooking the whole town. Commemorating the 17 protestant martyrs who were burnt at the stake in the High St outside todays Town Hall 155...

Lewes best kept secret.

We have visited Lewes many times and many times stood outside the town hall and read the sad plaque about the 17 Martyrs and looked across to the Martyrs memorial in Cliffe Hill. We had always said th...