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The Cardiff Martyrs

Gallows Field, Cardiff

Two priests executed after a made-up plot.

After Titus Oates invented the 'Popish Plot' in 1678, Catholic priests across Britain were hunted down. Philip Evans and John Lloyd were hanged, drawn and quartered at Cardiff's Gallows Field in 1679.

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When
22 July 1679
Where
51.4910, -3.1750
Group
Gibbets & executions

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A plaque marks the site near the junction of Richmond Road and Crwys Road.

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