Derbyshire War Memorials
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Memorial Title

Centenary of WW1
Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a war memorial rose commemorating the centenary of WW1 at Marsh Lane, Derbyshire.
Images
Setting Memorial Plaque
Locations
Last known location:
Roadside
Main Rd (B6056)
Marsh Lane
Derbyshire 		Nearest postcode:
S21 5RH

NGR:
SK 40628 79200 ±5m 		Location details:
The rose is inside the compound of the Marsh Lane memorial at the junction with Ford Rd.
Type
Overall type: Rose.

 Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible.
Description:

A standard rose of the variety 'Remembrance', accompanied by a plaque on a wooden backboard. 		Components:

Component Material Height Width Depth Condition
Rose - - - - Fair
Plaque metal 100 150 2 Fair
Backboard Wood 120 175 25 Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
Inscription
Marsh Lane Tenants and Residents Association
This rose was planted in August 2014 to commemorate the
centenary of the start of the First World War
The rose was donated by Handley Rose Nurseries
Conflicts and people named:
Conflict First World War (1914-1919)
Number died 0
Number served and returned 0
Total names 0
Administration
Custodian: Marsh Lane Tenants and Residents Association

Local authorities:
From 1974: Eckington Parish Council; North East Derbyshire District Council; Derbyshire County Council
History
4th May 2016: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition.
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