Memorial Title

Barlborough Garden of Remembrance

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a garden of remembrance at Barlborough, Derbyshire.

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Locations

Last known location:
Garden of Remembrance
High St
Barlborough
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
SE43 4ET

NGR:
SK 47567 77311 ±5m
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Location details:
The garden is on the north side of the road in the centre of the village.

Type

Overall type: Garden

Overall condition: Good

Description:

An oblong plot of land laid out to lawns with a central path leading to a circular bed containing shrubs and war memorials. The plot also contains benches, trees and further shrubs and is bounded by coniferous hedges.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Garden	Land, plant material	0.03ha	-	-	Good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

[None]

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	All conflicts	Totals
Action	Not stated
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	0	0

Administration

Custodian: Not known

Local authorities:
From WW2: Barlborough Parish Council; Clowne Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Barlborough Parish Council; Bolsover District Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

1951: The memorial was laid out.

1st February, 1972: The Barlborough Conservation Area was first designated. The memorial was within it.

10th October, 2012: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in good condition.

References

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Comments

The ornamental arch gives access to the garden of remembrance but does not form part of it. It was erected in 1869 by William de Rodes as a memorial to his late wife Sophy Felicite de Rodes.

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