Hamilton's Obelisk

Built in 1844 for Scottish architect Thomas Hamilton to commemorate the political martyrs of 1793. The martyrs, charged with sedition in response to demanding legal and parlimentary reform, were sent off to Australia.

"I have devoted myself to the cause of The People. It is a good cause - it shall ultimately prevail - it shall finally triumph."
Thomas Muir, 1793

"I know that what has been done these two days will be Re-Judged."
William Skirving, 1794