Orange Order Memorial (Markethill)
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Memorial
ID No.: |
1235 |
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Memorial Title: |
Orange Order Memorial (Markethill) |
Commemorating: |
Members of the Orange Order who were killed during the conflict.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
05 January 1976 |
Description: |
Large obelisk on a plinth with ornamental metal railings. |
Inscription(s): |
Two main inscriptions: on the main obelisk are the names, dates and Orange Lodge numbers of the people killed; on one of the plinths is a dedication. |
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Location
Address: |
The War Memorial, The Square, Main Street, Markethill,
County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
BT60 ??? |
Location Guide: |
The memorial is sited next to the main War Memorial, which is on a roundabout in the centre of the village, at the junction of Main Street and Newry Street. |
Map
Grid Ref: |
IH963397 |
X,Y
Co-ordinates: |
X: 296314, Y: 339669 |
Previous Location: |
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Nature: |
Other, Loyal Order, Orange Order, British Security, British Police, RUC, British Army (BA), UDR, Civilian, |
Physical Type: |
Other, Obelisk |
Physical Materials: |
Stone Granite, Metal Iron |
Setting: |
Street |
Access: |
Public Unrestricted |
Post Unveiling: |
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Commissioned
By: |
Markethill District L.O.L No.10 |
Artist(s): |
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Date
Unveiled: |
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First Viewed: |
08 March 2009 |
Last Viewed: |
08 March 2009 |
Photographs: |
5 |
Comments: |
This is one of only a few memorials sites (currently known), in a public space, which is dedicated to members of the Orange Order. |
Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh; Sara McDowell |
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