Memorial

H.M.S. Heron - Falklands

Grove

Source: Copyright N G Brine

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Current Location

R.N.A.S. Yeovilton, Off B3151, Yeovilton, South Somerset, Somerset, BA22 8HL, England

ST 55126 24240

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Type of Memorial: Avenue / Tree or grove
WMR Reference Number: 68385
Description: This is an avenue of twelve hornbeam trees with each one having a stone block and a nameplate. There is also a plinth surmounted by a sloping tablet with the dedication.
Inscription: THESE TREES WERE PLANTED BY/ MRS. BETTY WILLIAMS/ ON BEHALF OF THE CAPTAIN/ OFFICERS AND SHIP'S COMPANY/ OF H.M.S. HERON/ ON THE 23rd FEBRUARY 1983/ AS A LIVING MEMORIAL FOR/ (Names)/ WHO WERE OF THEIR SHIPS COMPANY/ AND DIED IN THE/ SOUTH ATLANTIC/ DURING THE/ FALKLANDS CAMPAIGN/ BETWEEN 1st APRIL AND 14th JUNE 1982.

Tree

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good

Tablet

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Plaques / Panels with names

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good