Monument to the War of Independence in Martna
Memorial site

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 Martna kirikuaed, Lääne-Nigula vald, Estija, Läänemaa
 +372 5650 4420
 Küllike Valk
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This monument to those fallen in World War I and the War of Independence was unveiled in the village of Martna on 6 July 1930. It was subsequently destroyed (by being blown up) on 27 August 1953. It is situated in the local cemetery by the church fence. The monument comprises a tapered brick statue resembling a chapel door mounted on a concrete plinth with a two-stepped footing. At the top of it stands a Latin cross. The monument is inscribed with the names of eight soldiers fallen in the War of Independence. In addition, there are 14 names of those killed in World War I. At its rear, another 40 names are engraved. The monument was unveiled anew on 10 October 1992.

 

Used sources and references:

National Heritage Board registry of cultural monuments. https://register.muinas.ee/public.php?menuID=monument&action=view&id=27139