Memorial details

Memorial type
Stone of remembrance
District
Blackpool
Town
Blackpool
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
88364

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Current location

Fylde Memorial Arboretum
Moor Park Avenue
Blackpool
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY2 0LZ
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 32522 39509
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A Commemorative polished granite 'Headstone', incised lettering in white. Embossed poppy in the lower centre.
Inscription
Operation Banner/ Northern Ireland/ 1969 - 2007/ This ston is laid in memory of/ all those from/ Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Boroughs/ members of the British Armed Forces/ Police and other Crown Organisations/ who laid down their lives/ in the cause of peace in Northern Ireland/ I am a simple poppy/ A reminder to you all/ that Courage, Faith and Honour/ will stand where heroes fall
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Stone of remembrance
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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