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Memorial
ID No.: |
539 |
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Memorial Title: |
Westrock Community Garden |
Commemorating: |
The five people killed by the British Army on 9th July 1972; and all those from the area who died as a result of the conflict.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
09 July 1972 |
Description: |
A small memorial garden comprising stone slab and painted wall incorporating plaques. Garden surrounded by brick wall with ornate railings and double gate. |
Inscription(s): |
There are dedications on the three of the tiled plaques. |
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Location
Address: |
Westrock Drive, Ballymurphy, Whiterock, Belfast West,
County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
BT12 7QA |
Location Guide: |
At the junction of Westrock Drive and Westrock Parade. |
Map
Grid Ref: |
IJ309736 |
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Co-ordinates: |
X: 330938, Y: 373609 |
Previous Location: |
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Nature: |
Civilian |
Physical Type: |
Memorial Garden |
Physical Materials: |
Stone, plants, paint |
Setting: |
Street |
Access: |
Public Restricted (gates locked at time of visit) |
Post Unveiling: |
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Commissioned
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Artist(s): |
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Date
Unveiled: |
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First Viewed: |
09 January 2009 |
Last Viewed: |
09 January 2009 |
Photographs: |
6 |
Comments: |
On day of visit the garden was obviously awaiting work in the form of hard landscaping. It was also full of rubbish at the time of visit. |
Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh |
