Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Country
England
Commemoration
Animal Memorials
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
17354

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Description
Triangular headed wooden board that was placed over the monkey's grave. Carved inscription.
Inscription
JACKO/ A MONKEY KILLED/ WITH FRIGHT/ CAUSED BY A ZEP/ THAT CAME OVER/ ONE NIGHT/ 1917.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Animal Memorials
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,year died,manner of death
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Board
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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