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Memorial
ID No.: |
231 |
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Memorial Title: |
Eamonn Lafferty Cross |
Commemorating: |
IRA member Eamon Lafferty killed by British soldiers on 18 August 1971.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
18 August 1971 |
Description: |
Small Celtic cross on inscribed plinth. |
Inscription(s): |
EAMON LAFFERTY | KILLED IN ACTION | 18 AUG 1971 |
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Location
Address: |
Kildrum Gardens, Creggan, Derry,
County Derry, Northern Ireland.
BT48 |
Location Guide: |
North-east end of Kildrum Gardens close to the City Cemetery wall. |
Map
Grid Ref: |
IC420161 |
X,Y
Co-ordinates: |
X: 242097, Y: 416134 |
Previous Location: |
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Nature: |
Paramilitary, Republican, IRA |
Physical Type: |
Other, Cross, Celtic Cross |
Physical Materials: |
Stone |
Setting: |
Street |
Access: |
Public Unrestricted |
Post Unveiling: |
Following the erection of the cross, a mural (no.232) and a plaque (no.233) have been installed close by. |
Commissioned
By: |
Republican Movement |
Artist(s): |
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Date
Unveiled: |
1972? |
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First Viewed: |
10 November 2007 |
Last Viewed: |
10 November 2007 |
Photographs: |
2 |
Comments: |
The cross comprises one of three memorials to Eamonn Lafferty; a Celtic cross, mural and plaque. The cross is sited close to the spot where the death occurred. |
Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh |
