Memorial Title

Peace (Temporary)

Summary

A description of a WW2 war memorial well dressing, commemorating peace, at the roadside in Cutthorpe, Derbyshire.

Images

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Locations

Last known location:
Roadside
4 Common La
Cutthorpe
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
S42 7AN

NGR:
SK 34416 73507
(Estimated)
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Location details:
On the western side of Common La near the junction with Main Rd (B6050).

Type

Overall type: Well dressing

Overall condition: Lost

Description:

A temporary Derbyshire well dressing display traditionally made from flowers and other vegetation pressed into clay held in a wooden frame but now often utilising stones, beads, fabric etc. The dressing comprised an oblong panel recessed within an arch, and contained within a wooden shelter. The oblong panel bore a depiction of the Union Flag overlaying a night-time silhouette of St Paul's Cathedral with searchlight beams. Superimposed on the flag were a golden capital letter V, the year and depictions of a dove of peace and a two-finger 'V for Victory' salute. To each side were vertical panels bearing various images (Spitfire aircraft, RAF roundals, lettering etc) in colour on a black ground. Spanning between these verticals was a gable-style arch bearing the inscription in white upright capital block lettering on a black ground.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Central panel	Various materials	c1500	c1800	c50	Lost
Arch	Various materials	c3000	c4500	c500	Lost
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

V GRANT US THY PEACE V

VICTORY CELEBRATIONS

19 45
V

19 95

V V

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Second World War (1939-1945)	Totals
Action or event	Peace
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	0	0

Administration

Custodian: Not known.

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

History and Conservation

Spring and Summer 1995: The memorial was designed and made by members of the local community.

Summer, 1995: The memorial was photographed by Glyn Williams. After the period of the display the dressing was dismantled and components salvaged for future use.

The memorial was within the Cutthorpe Conservation Area.

References

Further details about well dressings may be found at welldressing.com run by Glyn Williams.

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