Memorial details

Memorial type
Composite
District
Ashfield
Town
Sutton-in-ashfield
County
Nottinghamshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Non-Specific Conflict, Second World War (1939-1945), 20th Century Wars (1900-1999), 21st Century Wars (2000-Present)
Maker
Acanthus Stoneware Ltd (Mason)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 26 June 2011
    Attended by: UNKNOWN
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
61885

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Current location

Unwin Road/ Mansfield Road
Mansfield Road
Sutton-in-ashfield
Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 4HS
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 51115 59619
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Stone obelisk mounted on plinth which bears plaques with inscription. Structure set in memorial garden.
Inscription
To the memory of all men and women who have died in post-1914 conflicts (exact wording and line spacing unknown)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Non-Specific Conflict
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • 20th Century Wars (1900-1999)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • 21st Century Wars (2000-Present)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Obelisk
    Measurements: height 4267mm
    Materials: Stone
  • Plinth
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Undefined
  • Garden
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Undefined
Listing information
Condition
History
2011, March: Sod-cutting ceremony at the site of the proposed memorial.
Costs

Comments: The memorial was erected by the Friends of Ashfield War Memorials group which raised approximately £25,000 over 5 years. The local council provided funds as well.

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Other
Responsibility
Ashfield District Council
Reference

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