Lt H A C Topham - Battlefield Grave Marker

Memorial
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Locations

Last known location:
St Matthew's Church
Church La
Morley
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE7 6DE

NGR:
SK 39662 40935
From listing description.

Location details:
On the west return of the north arcade.

Type

Overall type: Battlefield Grave Marker.

Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible.

Description:

A wooden battlefield grave marker in the form of a cross with the inscription embossed on attached metal strips in upright capital block lettering.

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Cross	Wood	1140	400	35	Good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

Strips:

2-LIEUT H A C TOPHAM
1 - WELSH REGT
25 5 15

Conflicts and people commemorated

Conflict	First World War (1914-1919)
Number died	1
Number served and returned	0
Total names	1

Administration

Custodians: Presumed to be the Parochial Church Council.

Local Authorities:
From WW1: Morley Parish Council; Belper Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Morley Parish Council; Erewash Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History

The church lies within the Morley Conservation Area.
10th November, 1967: The church was listed Grade I, Heritage List for England reference 1205838.
13th May, 2009: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and it was in good condition.
4th April, 2015: The memorial was photographed by Roy Branson and it was in good condition.

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