Memorial Title

H Smith

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a war memorial bench commemorating Harry Smith in St Peter and St Pauls' Churchyard at Eckington, Derbyshire.

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Locations

Last known location:
St Peter and St Pauls' Churchyard
Mill Rd
Eckington
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
S21 4EP

NGR:
SK 43187 79782
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
On the south side of the church, at the base of the tower.

Type

Overall type: Bench.

Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible..

Description:

A wooden bench with a brass plaque on the backrest bearing the inscription incised in upright capital block lettering.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Bench	Wood	920	1490	610	Fair
Plaque	Brass	80	150	2	Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

IN MEMORY OF
HARRY SMITH
PRESENTED BY
2/5th W. YR. REG.
1939 - 1945

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Second World War (1939-1945)	Totals
Action	Not stated
Number died	0 *	0 *
Number served and returned	1 *	1 *
Total names	1	1
* It is presumed that Harry Smith served in WW2, returned, and died later.

Administration

Custodian: Presumed to be the parochial church council.

Local authorities:
From WW2: Eckington Parish Council, Chesterfield Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Eckington Parish Council, North East Derbyshire District Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

1970: The Eckington and Renishaw Park Conservation Area was adopted The churchyard lies within it.

8th November 2017: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition and cared for.

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