Blackie (army horse)
Appearance
Blackie (1907–1942) was a horse in service with the British Army during the First World War. His grave in Knowsley, Merseyside, became a grade II listed monument in 2017.[1][2][3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ "'Unusual' sites granted historic status". BBC. 18 December 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2017 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ Thomas, Daniel (18 December 2017). "First war horse grave given heritage protection by Historic England". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 19 December 2017 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
- ^ Kennedy, Maev (18 December 2017). "War horse grave and Skegness gardens join Historic England list". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 December 2017 – via www.theguardian.com.
- ^ "First Ever Grave For A War Horse Given Special Status". Forces.net. Retrieved 19 December 2017.