Derbyshire War Memorials
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Memorial Title

A Melbourne
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial to Arthur Melbourne comprising an addition to a gravestone in St James the Greater Churchyard, Barlborough, Derbyshire.
Images
Setting Memorial Click on a thumbnail to see a larger image.
Further images may be available on request.
Locations
Last known location:
St James the
 Greater Churchyard
Church St
Barlborough
Derbyshire 		Nearest postcode:
S43 4ER

NGR:
SK 47755 77226 ±5m
(Map opens in new window.) 		Location details:
The church is on the east side of the road in the centre of the village. The memorial is northeast of the church.
Type
Overall type: Addition to gravestone Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible but the memorial is becoming overgrown.
Description:

An addition to the lettering on a family gravestone. The tall white marble headstone has a swans neck pediment at the head containing a fleur de lis and sprays of foliage and flowers. The main face has rebated sides bearing an inlaid inscription which is mainly in upright capital block lettering. The headstone surmounts a plain oblong base and is accompanied by chamfered oblong kerbs.

Glossary 		Components:

Component Material Height Width Depth Condition
Headstone White marble 1350 705 80 Fair
Base White marble 180 930 250 Fair
Kerbs White marble 100 910 1845 Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
Inscription
In
Loving Memory of
LILIAN M BOWSKILL,
NIECE OF
THOMAS, AND SARAH ELLEN MELBOURNE,
BORN MARCH 24TH. 1883,
DIED FEBRUARY 9TH. 1913.
ALSO OF
ARTHUR, THEIR SON,
BORN MARCH 27TH. 1892,
KILLED IN ACTION JULY 26TH. 1917.
"THY WILL BE DONE."
Conflicts and people named:
Conflict First World War (1914-1919) Totals
Action Not stated
Number died 1 1
Number served and returned 0 0
Total names 1 1
Administration
Custodian: Presumed to be the Melbourne family.

Local authorities:
From WW1: Barlborough Parish Council; Clowne Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Barlborough Parish Council; Bolsover District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
1st February, 1972: The Barlborough Conservation Area was designated. The memorial lies within it.

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