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Memorial Title Royal Lancers Regiment
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Summary
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| Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a war memorial road in Derby commemorating the Royal Lancers Regiment.
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Images
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Locations
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Last known location:
London Rd (A5194)
Derby
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Nearest postcode:
DE1 2NL
NGR:
SK 35623 35717
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
At the junction of London Rd with Traffic St and Bradshaw Way (A601). |
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Type
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Overall type: Road.
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Overall condition: Fair.
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Description:
A road traffic island containing grass, trees, shrubs and rockery stones. A sign carries the regimental name (together with advertisements or sponsorship information).
Glossary
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Components:
| Component |
Material |
Height |
Width |
Depth |
Condition |
| Road |
Various |
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c27m |
dia |
Fair |
| Sign |
Unknown |
c1200 |
c2400 |
c50m |
Fair |
| Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
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Inscription
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| Royal Lancers Island
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| Conflicts and people named:
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| Conflict |
Non-specific regimental memorial. |
Totals |
| Action |
— |
| Number died |
0 |
0 |
| Number served and returned |
0 |
0 |
| Total names |
0 |
0 |
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Administration
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Custodian: Derby City Council
Local authorities:
From 1997: The unitary authority has been Derby City Council.
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History
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| 23rd March, 2016: The existing road traffic island was officially named Royal Lancers Island by Cllr Paul Pegg, Mayor of Derby .
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References
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Derby Telegraph, 1st February 2016: a report on the naming proposal.
Derby Telegraph, 23rd March 2016: a report on the naming ceremony making it clear that the name commemorates the Royal Lancers Regiment.
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Comments
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At the naming ceremony the mayor said that the name was in honour of soldiers who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom and in recognition of the contribution made by soldiers from Derby and Derbyshire who fought for the 9th/12th Royal Lancers and Queens Royal Lancers. Both regiments amalgamated in January 2016 to become the Royal Lancers which recruits heavily from Derbyshire. He said: "I am delighted and honoured to unveil this permanent memorial to remember the contribution of soldiers who fought in and continue to fight with Derbyshire's cavalry regiments. I believe it shows our appreciation of their efforts and sacrifices made over the years".
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