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Memorial Title T W Jackson
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Summary Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial to Thomas Jackson added to a gravestone in the churchyard of the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Church Broughton, Derbyshire.
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Images
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Click on a thumbnail to see a larger image. Further images may be available on request.
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Locations
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Last known location: Church of St Michael and All Angels Church St Church Broughton Derbyshire
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Nearest postcode: DE65 5BD
NGR: SK 20546 33730 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.)
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Location details: About half-way between the church and the road, towards the eastern boundary.
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Type
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| Overall type: Addition to gravestone.
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Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for.
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Description:
An addition to the wording on a family gravestone. The nowy headed limestone headstone has a Christograph and sprays of foliage in relief in a triangular panel at the head, recessed sides, and an inlaid inscription in several styles of lettering within an incised border.
Glossary
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Components:
| Component | Material | Height | Width | Depth | Condition |
| Headstone | Limestone | 1305 | 680 | 75 | Fair |
| Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
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In Loving Memory of THOMAS JACKSON, OF THIS PARISH, WHO DIED JULY 7TH. 1898, AGED 48 YEARS. ALSO OF THOMAS WILLIAM JACKSON, SON OF THE ABOVE WHO WAS KILLED BY A SHELL AT BRAY IN FRANCE, APRIL 21ST. 1918, AGED 34 YEARS. "REST IN PEACE"
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| Conflicts and people named:
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| Conflict | First World War (1914-1919) | Totals |
| Action or event | Not stated | |
| Number died | 1 | 1 |
| Number served and returned | 0 | 0 |
| Total names | 1 | 1 |
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Administration
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Custodian: Presumed to be the Jackson family.
Local authorities: From WW1: Church Broughton Parish Council, Repton Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council. From 1974: Church Broughton Parish Council, South Derbyshire District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
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History and Conservation
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| 1st July, 2010: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition and cared for, although the headstone was becoming obscured by a holly bush growing on the grave.
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