Major Cain Memorial Bridge, Cain Bridge, Castletown Harbour

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Reference WMO/232021

Address:

Linking Castle Street and Bridge Street

The Harbour

Castletown

IM9 1AX

Isle of Man

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Status: On original site
Type: Freestanding
Location: External
Setting: Roadside
Description: Other structure/building
Materials:
  • Metal Iron
Lettering: Raised
Conflicts:
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
About the memorial: Swing footbridge in Castletown renamed Cain Bridge in honour of the Isle of Man's only Victoria Cross holder, Major Robert Henry Cain. He was awarded the Victoria Cross – the highest military decoration for valour in the face of the enemy – for his gallantry and leadership at the Battle of Arnhem in 1944. Cain Bridge was unveiled on 7th September 2014 by Frances Clarkson nee Cain (Major Cain's daughter). It was dedicated by Richard Hall, Methodist Minister and Jules Gomes, Church of England. The bridge was originally built by A. Handyside & Co. Ltd of Derby & London in 1903. Castletown Commissioners are custodians of the memorial. The Cain Chapel in St Bridget's Hospice is WMO 272465. Isle of Man National Inventory of War Memorials: IOM_NIWM_CAS_00021
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'Cain Bridge'

Major Robert Henry Cain

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