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    Memorial

    Cain Bridge (and Scholarship)

    Cain Bridge

    Source: Copyright David Long

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    Current Location

    Cain Bridge, links Castle Street and Bridge Street, Castletown, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9 1AX, Isle of Man

    OS Grid Reference

    SC 26611 67484

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    © WMR-84434

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    Type of Memorial
    Other structure
    WMR Reference Number
    84434
    Description
    Swinging footbridge, built in 1903 but renamed in 2014 in honour of Major Robert Henry Cain VC, the only VC holder on the Isle of Man, awarded the VC for gallantry at the Battle of Arnhem in 1944. With attendant interpretative plastic plaque.
    Inscription
    Cain Bridge
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Served
    1
    Information shown
    Surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Served
    1
    Information shown
    Surname
    Custodian
    Castletown Commissioners

    Components

    Other structure

    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Good


    • Images- https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/232021/
    • Biography- http://www.tynwald.org.im/education/history/roh/Pages/Patriots/Cain-Robert.aspx