Monument to the War of Independence in Lüllemäe
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Monument to the War of Independence is situated at Lüllemäe cemetry. This monument was designed by geodetic engineer Georg Saar and constructed by entrepreneur Jaan Kõiv and stonemason Jaan Nõlvand. It was unveiled on 23 June 1936. It comprises a stone block on a grey granite plinth surmounting a stepped base. The front of the monument is adorned with a low relief of the Cross of Liberty and an inscription reading: "Honour to the fallen 1919-1920". The rear side is engraved with the names of 25 fallen.
It was knocked to the ground in 1941 and unveiled anew on 12 July 1942 during the German occupation. On 10 December 1944 the monument was blown to pieces. The resulting rubble was left scattered around the site until being discarded in nearby bushes in 1982. The base and steps of the monument survived. The restored monument was unveiled on 23 June 1992.
Used sources and references:
National Heritage Board registry of cultural monuments. https://register.muinas.ee/public.php?menuID=monument&action=view&id=27175
