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1st Shankill Somme Association Memorial

Information on memorial
Memorial ID No.:
694
Memorial Title:
1st Shankill Somme Association Memorial
Commemorating:
Mainly commemorates those who died in the First World War fighting with the 36th Ulster Division, but also remembers those who died in later conflicts.
Information about person(s) commemorated
Date of Incident:
13 August 1975
Description:
A substantial memorial incorporating a large memorial stone on a stone plinth, two engraved pieces of glass, a rear wall, a low front wall on the boundary of a small enclosure, three flag polies, two dedication plaques, and two metal poppy wreaths. There is also a sign to the left-hand side.
Inscription(s):
Two main inscriptions and inscriptions on two dedication plaques.
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Location Address:
Shankill Road, Shankill, Belfast West,
County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
BT13 ??
Location Guide:
On a piece of ground adjoining (on west side of) Shankill Graveyard.
Map Grid Ref:
IJ319750
X,Y Co-ordinates:
X: 331888, Y: 375002
Previous Location:
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Nature:
Civilian, Loyalist
Physical Type:
Memorial Garden, and Monument
Physical Materials:
Brick, Stone Marble, Glass, Tile, Hard Landscaping.
Setting:
Street
Access:
Private Restricted (gate on Shankill Road locked but access possible via Shankill Graveyard during opening hours).
Post Unveiling:
Commissioned By:
The office bearers and members of the 1st Shankill Somme Association.
Artist(s):
Date Unveiled:
21 February 2009
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First Viewed:
25 February 2009
Last Viewed:
25 February 2009
Photographs:
11
Comments:
It is not entirely clear if the monument also commemorates people who died during 'the Troubles'.
Compiler:
Martin Melaugh

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