Memorial Title

Sherwood Foresters Regt (Temporary)

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a temporary war memorial well dressing commemorating the Sherwood Foresters Regt at Pilsley near Bakewell, Derbyshire.

Images

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Locations

Last known location:
Roadside
Near Poole House
Un-named road
Pilsley (near Bakewell)
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE45 1UF

NGR:
SK 24054 70957
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
The well dressing was at the western end of the village green

Type

Overall type: Well dressing

Overall condition: Temporary

Description:

A temporary Derbyshire well dressing display traditionally made from flowers and other vegetation pressed into clay held in a wooden frame but now often utilising stones, beads, fabric etc. The dressing comprised an upright oblong panel with a segmental pediment.
The centre of the dressing depicted the badge of the Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire) Regiment and the two side borders contained the battle honours. The upper and lower borders contained the inscription in black upright capital lettering with a red poppy in each corner. The pediment contained an image of a ram which is the regiment's mascot.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Mosaic	Plant material. clay	c1800	c1200	c50	Lost
Frame	Wood	c1800	c1200	c50	Unknown
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

PILSLEY
2014

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Non-specific regimental memorial	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: Pilsley Parish Council; Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

Summer 2014: The dressing was designed and made by the local community.

10th July, 2014: The memorial was blessed by the local clergy.

11th July, 2014: The memorial was photographed by Glyn Williams.

18th July, 2014: The memorial was dismantled and the components salvaged for future use.

References

Further details about well dressings may be found at welldressing.com run by Glyn Williams.

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