Memorial Title
Derby War Memorial Village - Extension
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of an extension to the Derby War Memorial Village at Allenton, Derby.
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Locations
| Last known location: Roadside Mountbatten Cl Allenton Derby |
Nearest postcode: DE24 9JT NGR: SK 37047 31927 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: The four bungalows are on the eastern side of Mountbatten Cl. The rock and plaque are at the junction with Walton Ave and Mountbatten Cl. |
Type
| Overall type: War memorial village. | Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: A road and four brick and tile bungalows accompanied by a large natural rock bearing a square metal plaque with the inscription incised in upright sentence case roman lettering coloured black. Glossary |
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Inscription
| War Memorial Village, Derby Foundation stone laid June 1949 by HRH The Princess Elizabeth Extended June 1995 Rededicated August 1997 by The Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire Mr J. K. Bather, J.P. |
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Administration
Local authorities:
From 1995: Derby City Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1997: Derby City Council.
History and Conservation
August 1997: The extension was dedicated by Mr J K Bather JP, Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire.
14th October, 2002: The extension was visited by HRH The Princess Royal, who unveiled a brass plaque to mark her visit (the location of which is not known).
13th January, 2008: The memorial was recorded and photographed by Roy Branson. It was in fair condition and cared for.
24th August, 2019: The memorial was rephotographed by Roy Branson. It was in fair condition and cared for.
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