Ballygawley Memorial (Informal)
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Memorial
ID No.: |
945 |
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Memorial Title: |
Ballygawley Memorial (Informal) |
Commemorating: |
Eight British soldiers killed in land mine attack in 1988, and other British soldiers killed in the area.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
20 August 1988 |
Description: |
Small wooden crosses inserted into a wire fence at the side of the road. |
Inscription(s): |
None. |
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Location
Address: |
Drumnamalta, Curr Road (A5), Ballygawley (near),
County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
BT70 ??? |
Location Guide: |
At the side of the A5 main road between Ballygawley and Omagh; approximately 3 miles north-west of Ballygawley. |
Map
Grid Ref: |
IH578597 |
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Co-ordinates: |
X: 257751, Y: 359729 |
Previous Location: |
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Nature: |
British Security, British Army, |
Physical Type: |
Other, Cross, Crosses and Wreath |
Physical Materials: |
Wood |
Setting: |
Road |
Access: |
Public Unrestricted |
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Commissioned
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Date
Unveiled: |
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First Viewed: |
22 February 2009 |
Last Viewed: |
22 February 2009 |
Photographs: |
2 |
Comments: |
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Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh |
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