Memorial Title

World War 2

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a war memorial bungalow at Allenton, Derby.

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Locations

Last known location:
Private residence
Chellaston Rd
Allenton
Derby

Nearest postcode:
DE24 9JE

NGR:
SK 37109 32004
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
On the service road set back on the west side of the main carriageway.

Type

Overall type: Bungalow.

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

Description:

A brick and tile bungalow with a plaque on the front face. The oblong plaque has the badge of the Royal British Legion at the head, an inscription in white capital roman lettering, and is mounted on a wooden backboard.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Bungalow	Brick, tile	-	-	-	Good
Plaque	Not known	c130	c270	c2	Fair
Backboard	Wood	c150	c300	c15	Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

GIVEN BY THE BRITISH LEGION
ALVASTON BRANCH

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

Administration

Custodian: Trustees of the Derby War Memorial Village

Local authorities:

From WW2: Alvaston and Boulton Parish Council, Shardlow Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1959: Alvaston and Boulton Parish Council, South East Derbyshire Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1968: Derby Borough Council.
From 1974: Derby District (later Borough and from 1977 City) Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1997: Derby City Council.

History and Conservation

c1950: Funding for the bungalow was raised by the Alvaston Branch of the (now Royal) British Legion.

c1955: The bungalow was constructed.

24th August, 2019: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson. It was in good condition and cared for.

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