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Memorial
ID No.: |
218 |
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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): |
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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 |
