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St Peter's Church Garden of Remembrance, Onchan (IOM_NIWM_ONC_00002)

Archaeology

Inscription in four parts, first reads as follows: " To the glory of God and in grateful memory / of the men of this district who gave their lives / in the First World War 1914-1918." 33 names listed in three columns. "To the glory of God and in grateful memory / of the men of this district who laid down their lives / in the Second World War 1939-1945." 37 names listed in three columns. "Fusilier M.J. Sampson / 22nd November 1975, / aged 20. Killed in Ulster / in the line of duty." Inscription continues: "This Garden of Remembrance / was opened by Lady Bromet / and dedicated by / the Ven. C. V. Stockwood M. A. / Archdeacon of Mann / on Sunday August 31st / 1947 / The garden was the gift of / the women's section, Onchan branch / of the British Legion." First and Second World Wars, N.I conflict. Four sandstone tablets mounted upon a Manx stone wall.

St Peter's Church, Onchan

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  • Parish: Onchan
  • Sheading: Garff
  • Grid Ref: SC4005478142

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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