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Memorial
ID No.: |
1213 |
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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 |
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Co-ordinates: |
X: 291165, Y: 315231 |
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Nature: |
Paramilitary, Republican, IRA, INLA |
Physical Type: |
Memorial Stone |
Physical Materials: |
Stone Granite |
Setting: |
Street |
Access: |
Public Unrestricted |
Post Unveiling: |
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Commissioned
By: |
The Republican Movement South Armagh |
Artist(s): |
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Date
Unveiled: |
21 October 2001 |
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First Viewed: |
06 March 2009 |
Last Viewed: |
06 March 2009 |
Photographs: |
5 |
Comments: |
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Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh |
