Memorial Title
Lt H Shaw BA
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW2 war memorial to Lt Herbert Shaw BA added to a family gravestone in St Clement and St James's Churchyard, Horsley, Derbyshire.
Images
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Locations
| Last known location: St Clement and St James's Churchyard Church St Horsley Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: DE21 5BR NGR: SK 37487 44411 ±5m (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: The grave is between the central path and the western boundary of the churchyard. |
Type
| Overall type: Addition to gravestone. |
Overall condition: Fair. Some lettering is missing from the inscription. |
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| Description: An addition to the lettering on a family gravestone. The grey granite gravestone comprises a low headstone with notched and rounded shoulders, accompanied by oblong kerbs. The headstone has an inlaid inscription in upright capital block lettering. Glossary |
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Inscription
| IN [AFFECTIONATE] REMEMBRANCE OF FRANCIS SHAW [OF] KILBURN, DIED 5TH. OCTOBER 1954, AGED 81 YEARS. ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE ANN ELIZABETH DIED 12TH. APRIL 1955, AGED 79 YEARS. ALSO THEIR CHILDREN ELIZA ANN, DIED 24TH. NOV. 1898, AGED 2 YEARS. WALTER, DIED 6TH. NOV. 1904, AGED 7 YEARS. LIEUT HERBERT SHAW, B.A., 2ND BTN NORTH STAFFS. RGT DIED IN BELGIUM ON ACTIVE SERVICE 27TH MAY 1940, AGED 32 YEARS. [Some lettering missing or damaged.] |
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Administration
Local authorities:
From WW1: Horsley Parish Council, Belper Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Horsley Parish Council, Amber Valley Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History
3rd April, 2017: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition and cared for.
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