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Marown Parish War Memorial (IOM_NIWM_MAR_00001)

Archaeology

14 names listed; First World War. 1939-1945. 3 names listed; Second World War. Interlaced Celtic cross made of limestone from Scarlett. There are two small stone pillars either side of the base, from which to hang wreaths.


The memorial was unveiled on Good Friday 1922 by the Captain of the Parish, Mr Joseph Cunningham M.L.C. It was dedicated by the Lord Bishop, who was attended by his son, Mr Bernard Denton-Thompson, as crozier-bearer. Other clergy present were the Vicar (Rev. A. E. Clarke) and the Rev. T. R. Kneale, Rural Dean of Peel. Prayers were said by the Vicar, the Rev. A. H. Whiteley (Congregational), and the Rev. Aaron Smith (Primitive Methodist), and the lesson was read by the Rev. A. T. Burbridge, B.A. (Wesleyan Methodist). The memorial was designed and sculpted by R.W. Creer of Douglas.

St Runius Church grounds, Glen Vine

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  • Parish: Marown
  • Sheading: Glenfaba
  • Grid Ref: SC3315378970

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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