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Orange Order Memorial (Markethill)

Information on memorial
Memorial ID No.:
1235
Memorial Title:
Orange Order Memorial (Markethill)
Commemorating:
Members of the Orange Order who were killed during the conflict.
Information about person(s) commemorated
Date of Incident:
05 January 1976
Description:
Large obelisk on a plinth with ornamental metal railings.
Inscription(s):
Two main inscriptions: on the main obelisk are the names, dates and Orange Lodge numbers of the people killed; on one of the plinths is a dedication.
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Location Address:
The War Memorial, The Square, Main Street, Markethill,
County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
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Location Guide:
The memorial is sited next to the main War Memorial, which is on a roundabout in the centre of the village, at the junction of Main Street and Newry Street.
Map Grid Ref:
IH963397
X,Y Co-ordinates:
X: 296314, Y: 339669
Previous Location:
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Nature:
Other, Loyal Order, Orange Order, British Security, British Police, RUC, British Army (BA), UDR, Civilian,
Physical Type:
Other, Obelisk
Physical Materials:
Stone Granite, Metal Iron
Setting:
Street
Access:
Public Unrestricted
Post Unveiling:
Commissioned By:
Markethill District L.O.L No.10
Artist(s):
Date Unveiled:
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First Viewed:
08 March 2009
Last Viewed:
08 March 2009
Photographs:
5
Comments:
This is one of only a few memorials sites (currently known), in a public space, which is dedicated to members of the Orange Order.
Compiler:
Martin Melaugh; Sara McDowell

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