Derbyshire War Memorials
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Memorial Title

T W Jackson

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.
Images
Grave Headstone Click on a thumbnail to see a larger image.
Further images may be available on request.
Locations
Last known location:
Church of St Michael and
 All Angels
Church St
Church Broughton
Derbyshire
Nearest postcode:
DE65 5BD

NGR:
SK 20546 33730
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
About half-way between the church and the road, towards the eastern boundary.
Type
Overall type: Addition to gravestone. Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for.


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
Components:

ComponentMaterialHeightWidthDepthCondition
HeadstoneLimestone130568075Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
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"
Conflicts and people named:
ConflictFirst World War (1914-1919)Totals
Action or eventNot stated
Number died11
Number served and returned00
Total names11
Administration
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.
History and Conservation
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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