Memorial Title

Battle of Britain (Lost)

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a temporary WW2 war memorial well dressing commemorating the Battle of Britain at Holymoorside, Derbyshire.

Images

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Locations

Last known location:
Loads Road Well
Loads Rd
Holymoorside
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
S42 7EG

NGR:
SK 33943 69216
(From online digital mapping.)

Location details:
On the southern side of the road, west of the bridge over the River Hipper.

Type

Overall type: Well dressing.

Overall condition: Lost

Description:

A traditional temporary well dressing tableau made from flowers and other vegetation pressed into clay held in a wooden frame. The particular design is unknown.

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Mosaic	Plant material, clay	c2000	c2000	c50	Lost
Frame	Wood	c2000	c2000	c50	Unknown
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

[Unknown, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the
Battle of Britain.]

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Second World War (1939-1945)
Action	Battle of Britain (15th August - 31st October 1940)
Number died	0
Number served and returned	0
Total names	0

Administration

Custodian: —

Local authorities:
From 1974: Holymoorside and Walton Parish Council; North East Derbyshire District Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History

August 1990: The well dressing was designed and constructed by the local community, blessed by the local clergy, displayed for a few days then dismantled and the frame stored for future use.

References

Well Dressing in Derbyshire, Roy Christian, Derbyshire Countryside Ltd, 1996, ISBN 0 85100 121 1: the well dressing is mentioned on p18.

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