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Brochers' Memorial

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Photograph at the Brochers' Memorial war memorial
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This memorial commemorates all 'Brochers' who lost their lives at sea, both during times of conflict and in peacetime. It serves as a lasting tribute to those from the Broch community whose lives were claimed by the sea, reflecting the profound and enduring connection many coastal towns have with maritime endeavours and its inherent dangers. The stone of remembrance stands as a focal point for reflection and honouring this specific group within the broader narrative of maritime losses.

The memorial is a stone of remembrance, a common form of tribute found across the United Kingdom. These stones often stand as a community's way of acknowledging collective loss, particularly in areas where specific professions or historical events have had a significant impact on local families. This type of memorial frequently originates from the desire to provide a permanent, tangible place for remembrance, distinct from individual graves, uniting the memory of many under a single, poignant dedication.

The memorial is located in Scotland. As a stone of remembrance, it is designed to be easily accessible for public viewing and quiet contemplation. Visitors are encouraged to approach the site respectfully, recognising its purpose as a place of honour and remembrance for the 'Brochers' lost at sea. It offers a space for reflection on the impact of maritime life and loss on the local community.

Inscription

IN HONOUR OF ALL BROCHERS LOST AT SEA IN PEACE AND WAR
Transcribed from the war memorial at Location details from OpenStreetMap.

Background

IN HONOUR OF ALL BROCHERS LOST AT SEA IN PEACE AND WAR

Northern Ireland

Photographs

Photograph of Brochers' Memorial

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Data sources

Location records are drawn from open, licence-clean datasets, kept here with attribution and gratitude to the people who maintain them.

  • Open Plaques, dedicated to the public domain (CC0). See openplaques.org.
  • Wikidata, available under the CC0 1.0 Universal dedication.
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.
  • Historic England, National Heritage List for England, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. War memorial records are drawn from open community datasets (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NHLE) - never from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is excluded.

Editorial descriptions, photography and tribute links are original TributeLegacy work, layered on top of the open data.

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