Memorial Title
Fl Lt J R Hill
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW2 memorial to Fl Lt J R Hill comprising an addition to a gravestone in St Michael's Churchyard at Holbrook, Derbyshire.
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Locations
| Last known location: St Michael's Churchyard Portway Holbrook Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: DE56 0TE NGR: SK 36378 44625 ±5m |
Location details: South of the church, near the path. |
Type
| Overall type: Addition to gravestone. |
Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible. |
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| Description: An addition to a headstone on a family grave. The low limestone headstone has a flat top with stepped shoulders, incised decoration down the two side borders and an inlaid inscription in mixed styles of upright capital lettering. The headstone is accompanied by oblong kerbs. |
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Inscription
| IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANNIE MARIA RUSSETT, AT REST JAN. 7. 1955, AGED 70 YEARS. ALSO OF HER SON F/LT JOHN ROWLAND HILL, KILLED IN ACTION JUNE 21. 1944, AGED 29 YEARS. |
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Administration
Custodian: Presumed to be the Hill Family.
Local authorities:
From 1899: Holbrook Parish Council; Belper Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Holbrook Parish Council; Amber Valley Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History
1st September, 2015: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition.
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