Memorial Title
F Davies
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW2 memorial to F Davies 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 36385 44626 ±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 a broad recessed border across the top and half way down the sides bearing lines and foliage in relief. The inlaid inscription is in upright capital roman lettering. The headstone is accompanied by oblong kerbs. |
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Inscription
| IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAMUEL DAVIES, AT REST 13TH NOV. 1958, AGED 80 YEARS. ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE, ALICE, REUNITED 12TH. DEC. 1961, AGED 78 YEARS. AND THEIR DEAR SON, FRANK, KILLED IN ACTION 22ND. JAN. 1942. |
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Administration
Custodian: Presumed to be the Davies 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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