IRA Memorial (St Columba's Walk)
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Memorial
ID No.: |
253 |
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Memorial Title: |
IRA Memorial (St Columba's Walk) |
Commemorating: |
16 IRA members of 1st Battalion Derry Brigade who were killed, or died, on various dates.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
November |
Description: |
Large stone monument. The central element comprises three large upright stones, acting as a tripod, with a large capstone on top. The design mimics a megalithic tomb. The main inscription is on one of the legs of the tripod. |
Inscription(s): |
Several inscriptions. |
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Location
Address: |
Lecky Road, Bogside, Derry,
County Derry, Northern Ireland.
BT48 |
Location Guide: |
Between Lecky Road and St Columba's Walk; opposite The Bluebell Inn (on Lecky Road). |
Map
Grid Ref: |
IC429162 |
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Co-ordinates: |
X: 242943, Y: 416295 |
Previous Location: |
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Nature: |
Paramilitary, Republican, IRA |
Physical Type: |
Memorial Stone |
Physical Materials: |
Stone Granite, Hard Landscaping, Plants |
Setting: |
Street |
Access: |
Public Unrestricted |
Post Unveiling: |
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Commissioned
By: |
Derry Republicans |
Artist(s): |
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Date
Unveiled: |
Easter 1998 |
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First Viewed: |
24 May 2008 |
Last Viewed: |
24 May 2008 |
Photographs: |
8 |
Comments: |
Of the 16 names on the monument, Sutton's database lists 13 (the other 3 were not categories by Sutton as being conflict-related). This site is further away from the main tourist area of Rossville Street and is less visited. |
Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh |
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