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Location
At High Street / Esplanade junction, Seaview, Isle of Wight IWM War Memorials Archive Record Link : War Memorials Archive Reference 10551 Historic England Listing Status The structure is not Listed. Description A metal plaque. |
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Memorial
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Inscription
DURING THE LAST INVASION OF THIS COUNTRY HUNDREDS OF FRENCH TROOPS LANDED ON THE FORESHORE NEARBY. THIS ARMED INVASION WAS BLOODILY DEFEATED AND REPULSED BY LOCAL MILITIA 11th JULY 1545 Further Information
For an account rebutting the information on the plaque see : |
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