Memorial Stone Circle, National Memorial Arboretum - (nvtd)
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Memorial
ID No.: |
110 |
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Memorial Title: |
Memorial Stone Circle, National Memorial Arboretum - (nvtd) |
Commemorating: |
All those British military personnel who were killed as a result of the conflict.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
February |
Description: |
The National Memorial Arboretum is the United Kingdom's living and lasting memorial to commemorate and celebrate: those who have given their lives in the service of their country; all who have served and those who have suffered as a result of conflict, others who for specific or appropriate reasons are commemorated on the site. Within the National Memorial Arboretum site is a circular stone structure which in 2007 bore the names of 16,000 service personnel who had been killed killed in combat and training as well as in acts of terrorism since the Second World War. |
Inscription(s): |
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Location
Address: |
Croxall Road, Alrewas, near Lichfield,
Staffordshire, England.
DE13 7AR |
Location Guide: |
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Map
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X,Y
Co-ordinates: |
X: 623997, Y: 184165 |
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Nature: |
British Security, Milirary, British Service Personnel |
Physical Type: |
Memorial Stone, Stone Circle |
Physical Materials: |
Portland stone |
Setting: |
Other, Parkland |
Access: |
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Post Unveiling: |
The stone circle was dedicated on 12 October 2007 by The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince of Wales. |
Commissioned
By: |
Northern Ireland Office |
Artist(s): |
Liam O'Connor (architect) |
Date
Unveiled: |
2003 |
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First Viewed: |
Not available |
Last Viewed: |
Not available |
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Comments: |
See web site: http://www.thenma.org.uk/ and BBC story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7040801.stm |
Compiler: |
Sara McDowell |
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