Memorial Title

J R Ings and K Ings

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW2 war memorial Bible to John R Ings and Kenneth Ings in the Church of St Peter, Snelston, Derbyshire.

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Locations

Last known location:
Church of St Peter
Church La
Snelston
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE6 2EP

NGR:
SK 15539 43334
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
The church is on the north side of the road. The Bible is in the side chapel at the east end of the north aisle.

Type

Overall type: Bible

Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for.

Description:

A Bible with a handwritten inscription in the flyleaf.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Bible	Paper, card, buckram, metal	330	270	100	Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

To the Glory of God

This Bible was presented
To Snelston Church by
W. B. & Mrs. Ings in loving
Memory of their two sons
John Rupert Ings of
H.M. Ship Exeter and
Kenneth Ings, Oxon & Bucks
Light Infantry, who lost
their lives in World War

1939-1945.

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Second World War (1939-1945)	Totals
Action or event	Not stated
Number died	2	2
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	2	2

Administration

Custodian: Presumed to be the Parochial Church Council

Local authorities:
From WW1: Snelston Parish Meeting; Ashbourne Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Snelston Parish Meeting; Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

Unknown date, c1950?: The Bible was presented to the church.

13th September, 1967: The church was listed Grade II*, Heritage List for England number 1109768.

August 1991: The Snelston Conservation Area was designated. The church lies within it.

4th September, 2019: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. Although showing obvious signs of wear it was in fair condition and cared for.

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