Memorial Title

Brampton Brewery

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial plaque for Brampton Brewery at Whittington Moor, Chesterfield..

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Locations

Last known location:
The Technique Stadium
1866 Sheffield Rd (B6057)
Whittington Moor
Chesterfield
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
S41 8NZ

NGR:
SK 38496 73090
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
The plaque is in the garden of remembrance on the perimeter of the site, to the east of the actual stadium.

Type

Overall type: Plaque

Overall condition: Good. The memorial is cared for.

Description:

A wall mounted circular plaque, possibly made of resin or similar material but fashioned in the style of the top of a traditional wooden beer barrel. The white inscription is in raised, mainly upright, capital block and roman lettering.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Plaque	Resin?	c600 dia		c40	Good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

IN COMMEMORATION OF
THE EMPLOYEES OF
BRAMPTON BREWERY COMPANY LTD
WHO GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
DURING THE GREAT WAR 1914-18
CPT JOHN H MARSDON M.C
QMS STEPHEN HELLIWELL
PTE ERNEST CROOKES
PTE GEORGE LOWE
PTE FRANK PATTISON
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	First World War (1914-1919)	Totals
Action or event	Not stated
Number died	5	5
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	5	5

Administration

Custodian: Not known

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

History and Conservation

23rd January, 2020: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in good condition and cared for.

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