Billy Wright Plaque (Glanroy Close)
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Memorial
ID No.: |
1271 |
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Memorial Title: |
Billy Wright Plaque (Glanroy Close) |
Commemorating: |
Billy Wright (36), leader of Loyalist Volunteer Force. Wright was shot dead on 27 December 1997 while sitting in a prison van, inside the Maze prison, County Down.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
27 December 1997 |
Description: |
Small stone plaque held within a metal frame. |
Inscription(s): |
Single inscription / dedication. |
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Location
Address: |
Glanroy Close, Portadown,
County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
BT62 ??? |
Location Guide: |
On the gable wall of a house at the entrance to Glanroy Close; at the junction of Glanroy Close and Glanroy Avenue |
Map
Grid Ref: |
IJ003534 |
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Co-ordinates: |
X: 300328, Y: 353423 |
Previous Location: |
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Nature: |
Paramilitary, Loyalist, LVF |
Physical Type: |
Plaque |
Physical Materials: |
Stone, Metal |
Setting: |
Street |
Access: |
Public Unrestricted |
Post Unveiling: |
It would appear that the plaque has suffered paint damage in the past. |
Commissioned
By: |
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Artist(s): |
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Date
Unveiled: |
2001?? |
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First Viewed: |
08 March 2009 |
Last Viewed: |
08 March 2009 |
Photographs: |
1 |
Comments: |
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Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh |
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