Monument record MHG53516 - Memorial stone, Tarbat Parish Church car park

Summary

A memorial to the people of Inver, Tarbat and Fearn who had to leave their homes during the Second World War.

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Grid reference NH 91376 83965 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NH98SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish TARBAT

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A memorial stone commemorating the evacuation of residents of the Inver, Tarbat and Fearn areas between December 1943 and May 1944. The inscription states that the evacuation was needed "to enable British armed forces to prepare for the Allied invasion of Normandy". Photographs of the stone were submitted to the HER by Martin Briscoe in February 2010. <1>

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  • <1> Image/Photograph(s): Briscoe, J M. 2008-11. Information and photographs of various sites submitted by Martin Briscoe. Colour. Yes. Digital.

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Record last edited

Apr 15 2010 2:35PM

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