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H-Block / Hunger Strike Memorial

Information on memorial
Memorial ID No.:
218
Memorial Title:
H-Block / Hunger Strike Memorial
Commemorating:
Those Republican prisoners who died on hunger strike in 1981 and in earlier years.
Information about person(s) commemorated
Date of Incident:
12 February 1976
Description:
Central feature is a large stone monument in the shape of a 'H' to signify the H-Blocks at the Maze Prison (formerly Long Kesk Prison). Also two plaques, one either side of the main monument.
Inscription(s):
Several inscriptions on the monument and two plaques.
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Location Address:
Rossville Street, Bogside, Derry,
County Derry, Northern Ireland.
BT48
Location Guide:
Situated on a grass traffic island at the junction of Rossville Street and Fahan Street. Close to Free Derry Corner.
Map Grid Ref:
IC432167
X,Y Co-ordinates:
X: 243163, Y: 416746
Previous Location:
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Nature:
Paramilitary, Republican, IRA
Physical Type:
Other, Installation, 'H'-Shaped, and Memorial Tablet
Physical Materials:
Stone Granite
Setting:
Street
Access:
Public Unrestricted
Post Unveiling:
Scene of regular commemoration events associated with the 1981 hunger strikes; including the 25th anniversary in 2006.
Commissioned By:
Republican Movement / Derry Republican Graves Committee
Artist(s):
Date Unveiled:
2000
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First Viewed:
03 November 2007
Last Viewed:
03 November 2007
Photographs:
8
Comments:
In addition to commemorating the 1981 hunger strike the monument also lists those Republicans who died while on hunger strike during the 20th century.
Compiler:
Martin Melaugh; Sara McDowell

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