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IRA Memorial (St Columba's Walk)

Information on memorial
Memorial ID No.:
253
Memorial Title:
IRA Memorial (St Columba's Walk)
Commemorating:
16 IRA members of 1st Battalion Derry Brigade who were killed, or died, on various dates.
Information about person(s) commemorated
Date of Incident:
May
Description:
Large stone monument. The central element comprises three large upright stones, acting as a tripod, with a large capstone on top. The design mimics a megalithic tomb. The main inscription is on one of the legs of the tripod.
Inscription(s):
Several inscriptions.
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Location Address:
Lecky Road, Bogside, Derry,
County Derry, Northern Ireland.
BT48
Location Guide:
Between Lecky Road and St Columba's Walk; opposite The Bluebell Inn (on Lecky Road).
Map Grid Ref:
IC429162
X,Y Co-ordinates:
X: 242943, Y: 416295
Previous Location:
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Nature:
Paramilitary, Republican, IRA
Physical Type:
Memorial Stone
Physical Materials:
Stone Granite, Hard Landscaping, Plants
Setting:
Street
Access:
Public Unrestricted
Post Unveiling:
Commissioned By:
Derry Republicans
Artist(s):
Date Unveiled:
Easter 1998
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First Viewed:
24 May 2008
Last Viewed:
24 May 2008
Photographs:
8
Comments:
Of the 16 names on the monument, Sutton's database lists 13 (the other 3 were not categories by Sutton as being conflict-related). This site is further away from the main tourist area of Rossville Street and is less visited.
Compiler:
Martin Melaugh

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