Memorial details

Memorial type
Serviceman / Servicewoman
District
Derby
Town
Allenton
County
Derbyshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945), Post-1945 war or conflict
Maker
W Gadsby & Co (Sculptor)
Ceremony
  • Rededicated
    Date: 29 October 1989
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
19054

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Current location

Roadside
Sinfin Ave
Allenton
Derby
Derbyshire
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 371 319
Denomination: Undefined

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Previous locations
  • Between Allen St and Greatorex Av
    Roadside
    Chellaston Road
    Allenton
    Derby
    Derbyshire
    England

    OS Grid Ref: SK 370 324
    Denomination: Undefined
  • Now where the Post Office stands.
    Roadside
    Whittington St
    Allenton
    Derby
    Derbyshire
    England

    OS Grid Ref: SK 368 326
    Denomination: Undefined
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Description
Stone sculpture of a Tommy standing at ease with rifle by his right side, resting on the ground. Mounted on a tall stone pillar and stepped base. Inscription inlaid in upright capital block lettering.
Inscription
6 o'clock face of pillar: IN IMPERISHABLE MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF ALLENTOWN/ WHO MADE THE SUPREME/ SACRIFICE IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919/ (Names) 9 o'clock face of pillar: IN IMPERISHABLE MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF ALLENTOWN/ WHO ENLISTED IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914/ (Names)/ 1915/ (Names) 12 o'clock face of pillar: THIS MEMORIAL/ ALSO COMMEMORATES/ THE SACRIFICE/ OF MEN AND WOMEN/ WHO DIED IN THE 1939-45 WAR/ AND SUBSEQUENT CONFLICTS/ THIS MEMORIAL WAS RE-SITED/ AND REDEDICATED/ BY THE VICAR OF/ ST. EDMUNDS' CHURCH/ ALLENTON/ ON 29TH OCTOBER 1989. 3 o'clock face of pillar: IN IMPERISHABLE MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF ALLENTOWN/ WHO ENLISTED IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1915/ (Names)/ 1916/ (Names)/ 1917/ (Names)/ 1918/ (Names) 6 o'clock face of BASE: GADSBY & CO./ SCULPTORS/ DERBY.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 122
    Served and returned: 95
    Died: 27
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Post-1945 war or conflict
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Sculpture
    Measurements: height c 2000mm
    Materials: Stone
  • Pillar
    Measurements: height c 2000mm
    Materials: Stone
  • Base
    Measurements: height c 400mm
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
  • Allenton War Memorial
  • Grade II
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
History
Lost much of the fine detail due to heavy handed cleaning. Concrete bayonet that wore away may have been replaced in weatherproof carbon fibre. January 2008: Some of the lettering has been lost.
Costs

Comments: The recent move cost £5000, which was paid for by the RBL, local buisnesses, and Derby City Council.
Memorial: £217 in 1919

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Derby Evening Telegraph 20/09/1989

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