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Diamond War Memorial

Also known as: Derry War Memorial

ModernFree admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Diamond War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Diamond War Memorial, memorials & monuments in Northern Ireland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Derry~Londonderry · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Diamond War Memorial is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1927. Also known as: Derry War Memorial. Coordinates: 54.9956°, -7.3220°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Erected in 1927, the Diamond War Memorial is located on The Diamond in the centre of Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is dedicated to the citizens of the city who lost their lives while in military service during World War I.

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Background

Architecture

The Diamond War Memorial was designed by siblings Sydney March and Vernon March. The brothers came from a large family that included eight children who became artists and established a studio at their family home of Goddendene in Farnborough, Kent, England. The monument was sculpted by one of the brothers, Vernon March, who, together with his siblings, was also responsible for monuments such as the National War Memorial of Ottawa. Vernon March also sculpted miniatures of the Diamond War Memorial that are housed within Saint Columb's Cathedral in Derry. The cenotaph is located in the centre of The Diamond. The design of the memorial is similar to that of the Cenotaph erected in Cape Town,…

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Coordinates
54.9956, -7.3220
Postcode
BT48 6HP
Parliamentary constituency
Foyle
Phone
+44 28 7126 2880
Established
1927
Nearest railway station
Derry~Londonderry0.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Diamond War Memorial?
Diamond War Memorial is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT48 6HP).
When was Diamond War Memorial built?
Built or established in 1927.
Is Diamond War Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Diamond War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Diamond War Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT48 6HP.