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Memorial
ID No.: |
582 |
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Memorial Title: |
New Republican Plot (Milltown Cemetery) |
Commemorating: |
Graves of 77 republicans who died in the conflict or on hunger strike.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
February |
Description: |
Large plot in cemetery enclosed with a low stone wall; a path runs down the centre of the plot with graves on either side; at the southern end is an enclosed space with large plaque and small plaque; there are also five flagpoles at the southern end of the plot. |
Inscription(s): |
Numerous inscriptions on individual graves and on monument (for text see individual photographs). |
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Location
Address: |
Milltown Cemetery, Falls Road, Falls, Belfast West,
County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
BT12 ?? |
Location Guide: |
At the southern edge of the cemetery. |
Map
Grid Ref: |
IJ312723 |
X,Y
Co-ordinates: |
X: 331250, Y: 372300 |
Previous Location: |
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Nature: |
Paramilitary, Republican, IRA |
Physical Type: |
Other, Republican Plot |
Physical Materials: |
Stone |
Setting: |
Cemetery |
Access: |
Public Restricted (only viewable when cemetery is open) |
Post Unveiling: |
The Plot has been vandalised on a number of occasions. |
Commissioned
By: |
Belfast National Graves Association |
Artist(s): |
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Date
Unveiled: |
2003 |
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First Viewed: |
22 March 2007 |
Last Viewed: |
22 March 2007 |
Photographs: |
7 |
Comments: |
Some republicans are buried in family graves throughout the cemetery. The presence of the Red Hand symbol indicates that the grave is under the care of the Belfast National Graves Association. "It's a basic wall except that it's high at the back and extends around to the front of the memorial. The idea was that it would resemble arms embracing the Volunteers. The wall is basic and almost maintenance free. Hopefully it can't be easily damaged, as vandalism was a concern. It's quite a costly project but we felt the time was finally right to do it. The new memorial came with a price tag in excess of £40,000, but the final results are well worth it. Supporters in Ballyconnell, County Cavan donated the stone used in the construction." An Phoblacht. |
Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh; Sara McDowell |
