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Hunger Srike Memorial (Crossmaglen)

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Memorial ID No.:
1213
Memorial Title:
Hunger Srike Memorial (Crossmaglen)
Commemorating:
The twelve Republicans who died on Hunger Strike from 1974 to 1981.
Information about person(s) commemorated
Date of Incident:
03 June 1974
Description:
Large rough-cut memorial stone with a set of inscriptions on one side. The stone also includes depictions of the shields of the four provinces of Ireland, and a motif based on the H-Block symbol and 10 white doves escaping.
Inscription(s):
Several inscriptions on one side of the monument
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Location Address:
Newry Road (B30), Crossmaglen,
County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
BT35 9JH
Location Guide:
Close to the centre of the village on the Newry Road; not far from the junction of Newry Road and McCormick Place.
Map Grid Ref:
IH912152
X,Y Co-ordinates:
X: 291165, Y: 315231
Previous Location:
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Nature:
Paramilitary, Republican, IRA, INLA
Physical Type:
Memorial Stone
Physical Materials:
Stone Granite
Setting:
Street
Access:
Public Unrestricted
Post Unveiling:
Commissioned By:
The Republican Movement South Armagh
Artist(s):
Date Unveiled:
21 October 2001
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First Viewed:
06 March 2009
Last Viewed:
06 March 2009
Photographs:
5
Comments:
Compiler:
Martin Melaugh

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