Memorial Title

L M Riley

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a war memorial bench commemorating Liam Riley at Killamarsh Cemetery, Derbyshire.

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Locations

Last known location:
Killamarsh Cemetery
Ashley La
Church Town,
Killamarsh
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
S21 1AB

NGR:
SK 46212 80959 ±5m
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Location details:
On the northern edge of the cemetery, next to the access road.

Type

Overall type: Bench.

Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for.

Description:

A plastic and metal bench with a metal plaque on the backrest bearing an incised inscription in upright mixed case block lettering.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Bench	Plastic, metal	770	1725	540	Fair
Plaque	Metal	75	125	2	Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

In Memory
of
LIAM MATTHEW RILEY
Our Loving Son
1988 - 2010
XX

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Afghanistan (2001-2014)	Totals
Action	Not stated
Number died	1	1
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	1	1

Administration

Custodian: Presumed to be the Riley family.

Local authorities:
From 1974: Killamarsh Parish Council, North East Derbyshire District Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

27th November 2017: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition and cared for.

References

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Comments

It is arguable that this may not be a war memorial because no military involvement is mentioned in the inscription, but Cpl Riley is known to have been killed in action in Afghanistan so it is included here with the benefit of doubt.

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