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Thursday, 5 February 2009

Major General Robert Ross

Ross Monument, Rostrevor, County Down
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The Ross Monument, erected in 1826 to the memory of Major General Robert Ross, was officially re-opened on 30 January 2009.

The huge granite obelisk and surrounding garden have been
refurbished at a cost of £120,000.

The above photograph shows the Ross Monument before the work of restoration. The refurbished obelisk and details of the original inscription can be seen at Major General Robert Ross.

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