Memorial Title
Belper - War Memorial Garden
Summary
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Locations
| Last known location: King St Belper Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: DE56 1PZ NGR: SK 34955 47411 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: The garden is on the south side of King St, bordered by Strutt St and Cheapside. The plot was formerly known as The Paddock prior to being laid out. |
Type
| Overall type: Garden. |
Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for. |
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| Description: A public garden laid out to lawns and flower beds with trees, a flagpole, benches and a shelter and with metal gates on stone pillars with a metal arch over, bearing the inscription. Glossary |
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Inscription
| WAR MEMORIAL GARDEN |
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Administration
Local authorities:
From WW1: Belper Parish Council; Belper Urban District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Belper Town Council; Amber Valley Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
1975-1992: The garden lies within the Belper and Milford Conservation area designated and extended during that period.
December 2001: The garden lies within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site inscribed on that month.
7th February, 2013: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in good condition and well cared for.
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