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Memorial
ID No.: |
201 |
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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: |
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Commissioned
By: |
Friends of 69 |
Artist(s): |
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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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