Memorial Title

Women's Land Army (Temporary)

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a temporary memorial well dressing, commemorating the Women's Land Army, at West Hallam, Derbyshire.

Images

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Locations

Last known location:
Village Hall
The Village
West Hallam
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE7 6GR

NGR:
SK 43211 41215
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
The memorial was outside the village hall.

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 circular dressing depicted a woman controlling a horse-drawn plough in a countryside setting with the rays of the rising sun in the background. A green annular border carried the inscription in brown and black upright capital lettering at the head, and some typical produce including onions, leeks and carrots at the foot.

Glossary

Components:

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

Inscription

WOMEN'S LAND ARMY

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Non-specific regimental	Totals
Action or event	Not stated
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 2014: The memorial was designed and erected by members of the local community.

12th July, 2014: The dressing was blessed by the local clergy

12th - 17th July, 2014: The dressing was displayed.

16th July, 2014: The memorial was photographed by Glyn Williams, when it was in fair condition.

18th July, 2014: The well dressing was dismantled and the components salvaged for future use.

References

Information on well dressing is available at Derbyshire Well Dressings run by Glyn Williams.

Comments

The Women's Land Army operated during both world wars.

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