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Onchan Parish War Memorial (IOM_NIWM_ONC_00001)

Archaeology

The memorial was previously located in an almost adjoining site on Whitebridge Road, however it was moved to its present site in 1982 due to a road widening scheme.


34 names listed; First World War.


37 names listed; Second World War.


1 name listed; The Troubles (N.Ireland).


1 name listed; Gulf War.


Celtic style cross carved onto tall upright tablet made of Irish limestone. Below this, three stone tablets are set side-by-side. The memorial was unveiled in its original location on Sunday 16 November 1924 by Mr and Mrs R.H. Broadbent. The memorial was dedicated by Rev. R. Wakefield, Vicar of Onchan. It was sponsored by public subscription. The architect of the memorial was Archibald Knox and the sculptor was Thos. Quayle. The architect and sculptor for the plaques added to commemorate the Second World War was Thos. Quayle.

Whitebridge Road, Onchan

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Onchan
  • Sheading: Garff
  • Grid Ref: SC3988178222

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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