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Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
Amber Valley
Town
Marlpool, Heanor
County
Derbyshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
65273

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Current location

Just east of the centre of the cemetery.
Heanor Cemetery
Ilkeston Rd (a6007)
Marlpool
Heanor
Amber Valley
Derbyshire
DE75 7DT
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 437 457
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
An addition to a white marble headstone on a family grave. The headstone is in the style of an open book with an inlaid inscription in upright capital block lettering. The headstone is supported by a concrete base.
Inscription
(REM)EMBRANCE/ (MARTHA DAVEY/ DIED FEB 15 1949,/ AGED 82 YEARS./ RICHARD DAVEY,/ DIED MAY 8 1950,/ AGED 91 YEARS./ AND THEIR/ DEAR SONS/ STEPHEN & HAROLD/ WHO) WERE (K)ILLED/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918./ REUNITED. (Most of the lettering was missing)
Inscription legible?
no
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 2
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,forename,manner of death,relationships
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Gravestone
    Measurements: depth 80mm, height 320mm, width 510mm
    Materials: Marble - White
  • Base
    Measurements: depth c260mm, height c300mm, width 510mm
    Materials: Concrete
Listing information
Condition
History
21 November 2013: Most of the lettering was missing and the inscription was difficult to read.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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