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Sammy Devenny Plaque

Information on memorial
Memorial ID No.:
201
Memorial Title:
Sammy Devenny Plaque
Commemorating:
The death of Samuel Devenny following a beating by RUC officers.
Information about person(s) commemorated
Date of Incident:
19 April 1969
Description:
Freestanding perspex / plastic rectangular-shaped plaque on a metal stand.
Inscription(s):
Single inscription.
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Location Address:
William Street, Bogside, Derry,
County Derry, Northern Ireland.
BT48
Location Guide:
On north side of William Street close to the junction with Rossville Steet. Plaque is at the edge of the pavement next to a car park.
Map Grid Ref:
IC432170
X,Y Co-ordinates:
X: 243272, Y: 417006
Previous Location:
(Believed to have been at a nearby location on the same street.)
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Nature:
Civilian
Physical Type:
Plaque
Physical Materials:
plastic, wood, metal
Setting:
Street
Access:
Public Unrestricted
Post Unveiling:
Commissioned By:
Friends of 69
Artist(s):
Date Unveiled:
1999
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First Viewed:
03 November 2007
Last Viewed:
17 December 2007
Photographs:
3
Comments:
Sammy Devenny was injured on 19 April 1969 and died from his injuries on 17 July 1969. The memorial is located close to the spot where Devenney was killed.
Compiler:
Martin Melaugh; Sara McDowell

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