Memorial Title

Stonegravels (Temporary)

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a temporary WW1 war memorial tableau at the roadside in Stonegravels, Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

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Locations

Last known location:
Roadside
Sheffield Rd (B6057)
Stonegravels
Chesterfield
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
S41 7LT

NGR:
SK 25246 53432
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
On the western side of the road.

Type

Overall type: Tableau

Overall condition: Good, but temporary.

Description:

A roadside tableau with a cross at the centre flanked by a "silent soldier" and "nurse" silhouette. Bark on the ground provided for the placement of individual memorial crosses and an encapsulated paper inscription was fastened to the adjacent railings.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Cross	Wood	1560	730	40	Good
Base	Wood	220	570	1600	Good
Figure (soldier)	Plastic	1570	600	3	Good
Figure (nurse)	Plastic	1540	600	3	Good
Inscription	Paper, plastic	450	1000	-	Good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

REMEMBER
THOSE WHO SERVED
IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	First World War (1914-1919)	Totals
Action or event	Not stated
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	0	0

Administration

Custodian: Not known

Local authorities:
From 1974: Chesterfield Borough Council (unparished); Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

19th July, 2018: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson. It was in good condition.

References

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