British Tombs in Malappuram
British Tombs in Malappuram
◄Tomb of Ensign Wyse at Manjeri
Ensign Wyse was commander of the 43rd Regiment Native Infantry killed by the Mappilas in the first Mappila Uprisings, at Manjeri. The following has are engraved on the tombstone. “Here lie the remains of ENSIGN WYSE of the 43rd regiment RNI who was slain near this spot on the 28th August 1849”.
◄Tomb of WRM Johnston & WJD Rowley at Tirurangadi
William Rutherford Mushet Johnston was Second Lieutenant of the Indian Army Regiment of 1st Battalion Leinster Regiment. At the time of death he was aged 20 only.
William John Duncan Rowley was Assistant Superintendent of police, Palghat. He was aged 29 at the time of death. They were put to death by the Mappila revolutionaries on August 20, 1921 as a result of a serious confrontation between the Mappillas and the army at Tirurangadi. The tomb rests between the police station and the former Magistrate court (Hajur Katcheri) in Tirurangadi.
◄ Grave of Henry Frederick John Williams at Chandappadi in Tirurangadi.
Henry Frederick John Williams was part of “D” Coy 2nd Battalion of Dorsetshire Regiment, United Kingdom (Service Number : 5719581). He was died of wounds received in action of Mappilas at Tirurangadi on 31st August 1921. At the time of death he was aged 19 only.
◄ Grave of F. M Eley at Chandappadi in Tirurangadi
F. M Eley was part of 2nd Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment, United Kingdom (service number: 5718896) . He died on 30th august 1921. There was a single epitaph for two soldiers placed near the Grave. It reads as follow: sacred to the memory of No.5718896 PTE. F. M Eley and No.5718762 PTE. H. C Hutchings 2nd Bn Dorset Regt died of wounds received in action against Moplahs at Tirurangadi, 22-8-1921.
◄ Grave of H. C Hutchings at Chandappadi in Tirurangadi.
H. C Hutchings was part of 2nd Battalion of Dorsetshire Regiment, united kingdom (service number :5718762). He was killed at Tirurangadi on 20th August 1921. There was a single epitaph for the two soldiers placed near the Grave. It reads as follow: sacred to the memory of No.5718896 PTE. F. M Eley and No.5718762 PTE. H. C Hutchings 2nd Bn Dorset Regt died of wounds received in action against Moplahs at Tirurangadi.
◄ Tomb of E. S. Dowson at Nedumkayam, Nilambur
E. S. Dowson was British Forest Engineer from 1897 to 1938. He was very much attracted to this place because of its serene and calm atmosphere and breath taking scenery. The river Karimpuzha was known for crystal clear waters. Dowson drowned while bathing in the river in 1938. The old girder bridge at Nedumkayam was designed and constructed by Mr. E. S. Dowson before his accidental death. The tomb of Dowson was built at his favourite spot among the teak trees at the request of his wife.
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TOMBS AS SOURCE OF HISTORY
A CASE STUDY OF BRITISH TOMBS
IN MALAPPURAM
Project submitted to the University of Calicut in partial fulfillment of Degree of Master of Arts in History by Swetha P (2021-23 Batch)