The Westford Knight
 


Photo courtesy of The Westford Museum

According to one account the first Europeans to reach Westford were part of an expedition led by Prince Henry Sinclair, of Scotland. This voyage would have reached the New World in about 1400 A.D. The "Westford Knight" would then be a grave marker for one of the expedition who died near-by. The carvings can be seen as a picture of the Knight, complete with sword.

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To view the Westford Knight carving in Westford Massachusetts, take I-495 to Exit 32, Boston Road. Then go west on Boston Road toward Westford Center. Just before the Westford Common, turn right onto Lincoln Street and go straight onto Main St. Just past Roudenbush Community Center, bear left onto Depot St and the Westford Knight carving is about 100 yards down Depot St on the right. You can park in the Abbot School parking lot, and walk back up Depot to see the stone carving of the Westford Knight.

 

 

While in Westford, be sure to stop by the Westford Museum and the J.V. Fletcher Library for more information on the Westford Knight.

The Clan Gunn Society of North America has more information about Prince Henry Sinclair's voyage and the possible connection with the Westford Knight.

For information on contacting the Westford Knight Commitee, please contact the Westford Museum office.