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Memorial Title J Moore
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Summary Derbyshire War Memorials: A description of a WW1 war memorial to John Moore added to a gravestone in Ripley Cemetery, Derbyshire.
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Locations
Last known location: Ripley Cemetery Cemetery La Ripley Derbyshire
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Nearest postcode: DE5 3JG
NGR: SK 40090 50112 ±5m
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Location details: Near the northwest corner of the cemetery.
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Type
Overall type: Addition to gravestone.
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Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible.
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Description:
An addition to a white marble headstone on a family grave. The tall headstone has a pointed arch top with a spray of foliage in relief in a crescent shaped panel at the head. It has a thin incised border and bears an inlaid inscription in capital lettering. The headstone is accompanied by oblong white marble kerbs.
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Components:
Component |
Material |
Height |
Width |
Depth |
Condition |
Headstone |
White marble |
1465 |
700 |
80 |
Fair |
Kerbs |
White marble |
150 |
860 |
2100 |
Fair |
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
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Inscription
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY JOHN MOORE (OF MAREHAY) WHO DIED JAN. 23RD. 1925, AGED 72 YEARS. ALSO OF ELIZABETH, WIFE OF THE ABOVE, WHO DIED NOV. 8TH. 1917, AGED 65 YEARS. "REUNITED." ALSO OF JOHN, SON OF THE ABOVE, WHO WAS KILLED IN BELGIUM DURING THE GREAT WAR ON APRIL 29TH. 1918, AGED 27 YEARS. "HE DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE."
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Conflicts and people named:
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Conflict |
First World War (1914-1919) |
Number died |
1 |
Number served and returned |
0 |
Total names |
1 |
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Administration Custodian: Presumed to be the Moore family.
Local authorities: From WW1: Ripley Parish Council; Ripley Urban District Council; Derbyshire County Council. From 1974: Ripley Town Council; Amber Valley Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.
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History 4th February 2016: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition.
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Comments —
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Page © Roy Branson
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