Bobby Sands Memorial Stone (Dromore)
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Memorial
ID No.: |
931 |
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Memorial Title: |
Bobby Sands Memorial Stone (Dromore) |
Commemorating: |
Republican Hunger Striker Bobby Sands who died in 1981, together with the other nine Hunger Strikers.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
05 May 1981 |
Description: |
Rough hewn stone monument. |
Inscription(s): |
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Location
Address: |
Dromore (Old) Church, Church Brae, Dromore,
County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
BT78 |
Location Guide: |
In an enclosed area next to the ruined church, at the junction of Church Brae and Church Street. Viewable from the street. |
Map
Grid Ref: |
IH349627 |
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Co-ordinates: |
X: 234960, Y: 362781 |
Previous Location: |
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Nature: |
Paramilitary, Republican, IRA |
Physical Type: |
Memorial Stone |
Physical Materials: |
Stone Granite?? |
Setting: |
Building Grounds, Church Grounds |
Access: |
Private Unrestricted |
Post Unveiling: |
The monument was the subject of some controversey in 20?? when Unionist politicians objected to the setting. |
Commissioned
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Date
Unveiled: |
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First Viewed: |
05 December 2008 |
Last Viewed: |
05 December 2008 |
Photographs: |
3 |
Comments: |
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Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh |
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