Memorial details

Memorial type
Pillar / Column
District
North East Derbyshire
Town
Killamarsh
County
Derbyshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945), Afghanistan (2001-2014)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 2011
    Attended by: Unknown
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
69934

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Current location

Corner of Bridge Street
High Street and Kirkcroft Lane
Kirkcroft Lane
Killamarsh
North East Derbyshire
Derbyshire
S21 1BN
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 45686 80854
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Rectangular pillar set upon four stone stepped bases. Pillar surmounted by a square stone with apex. Inscription is carved in black, on the top stone, pillar and base. Three faces of the pillar bear inscriptions.
Inscription
Six o'clock face: WE WILL REMEMBER THEM/ SACRED TO/ THE MEMORY OF THE/ BRAVE OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ (Names)/ "MAY THEY REST IN PEACE"/ DEDICATED BY/ THE FRIENDS AND PEOPLE OF KILLAMARSH. Three o'clock face: WE WILL REMEMBER THEM/ SACRED TO/ THE MEMORY OF THE/ BRAVE OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN WORLD WAR II/ 1939-1945/ (Names)/ "MAY THEY REST IN PEACE" Twelve o'clock face: WE WILL REMEMBER THEM/ SACRED TO/ THE MEMORY OF THE/ BRAVE OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE/ AFGHANISTAN CONFLICT/ (Name)/ "MAY THEY REST IN PEACE"
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 50
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 50
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initial, surname
    Order of information: Alphabetical by surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 14
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 14
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initial, surname
    Order of information: Alphabetical by surname
  • Afghanistan (2001-2014)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initial, surname
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
Components
  • Pillar
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Base
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Details: Paid for by public subscription, fund raising events, raffles etc.

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