Memorial Title

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Temporary)

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a temporary memorial well dressing, commemorationg the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, at West Hallam, Derbyshire.

Images

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Locations

Last known location:
The White Hart
Station Rd
West Hallam
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE7 6GW

NGR:
SK 42567 41296
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
The memorial was in the garden, south of the building.

Type

Overall type: Well dressing

Overall condition: Lost

Description:

A traditional temporary Derbyshire well dressing display made from flowers and other vegetation pressed into clay held in a wooden frame. The oblong panel featured the badge of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight on a green ground.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Mosaic	Plant material, clay	c900	c900	c50	Lost
Frame	Wood	c900	c900	c50	Unknown
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

[None]

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Second World War (1939-1945)	Totals
Action or event	Battle of Britain (15 Aug - 31 Oct 1940)
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	0	0

Administration

Custodian: Not known

Local authorities:
From 1974: West Hallam Parish Council; Erewash Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

Spring 2011: The memorial was designed and erected by members of the local community.

Summer 2011: The well dressing was displayed for a few days and subsequently dismantled. It was photographed by Glyn Williams, when it was in fair condition.

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