Memorial Title

Heanor - 1918-2018

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a war memorial bench in Heanor Park, Derbyshire.

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Locations

Last known location:
Heanor Memorial Park
Ilkeston Rd (A6007)
Heanor
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE75 7DR

NGR:
SK 43742 46213 ±5m
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Location details:
The park is on the east side of the road. The memorial is on the path next to the Heanor war memorial plaque.

Type

Overall type: Bench

Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible.

Description:

A metal bench painted black. The perforated backrest depicts a group of four infantrymen on patrol near a barbed wire fence. To the right of the image is a trellis bearing a metal plaque and to the right of that is a silhouette of a cluster of red poppies. The seat comprises metal rails and the brushed metal oblong plaque bears a black inscription in sentence case block lettering.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Bench	Metal	1030	1600	600	Good
Plaque	Metal	80	120	2	Good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

Donated by Heanor & Loscoe Town Council
to commemorate 100 years since the end of
World War 1 and to remember those who
served 1918-2018

A place for people to spend time to
reflect, remember and give thanks

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	1918-2018	Totals
Action or event	Not stated
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	0	0

Administration

Custodian: Heanor Town Council.

Local authorities:
From 1974: Heanor and Loscoe Town Council; Amber Valley Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

c2018: The bench was procured and installed by Heanoe and Loscoe Town Council

16th September, 2020: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in good condition.

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