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Memorial
ID No.: |
694 |
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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 |
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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: |
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Commissioned
By: |
The office bearers and members of the 1st Shankill Somme Association. |
Artist(s): |
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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 |
