Memorial Title
S Peach
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 memorial to S Peach comprising an addition to a gravestone in St Michael's Churchyard at Holbrook, Derbyshire.
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Locations
| Last known location: St Michael's Churchyard Portway Holbrook Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: DE56 0TE NGR: SK 36386 44682 ±5m |
Location details: North of the church, close to the path. |
Type
| Overall type: Addition to gravestone. |
Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is mostly legible. |
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| Description: An addition to a stone on a family grave comprising a limestone latin cross on a three-stepped base. The inlaid inscription is in upright capital block lettering on the foot of the cross and on the 6 o'clock face of the base. |
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Inscription
| IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES THE BELOVED SON OF JOHN & MARY PEACH, WHO DIED FEBY. 8TH. 1908, AGED 9 YEARS. SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME UNTO ME ALSO OF SAMUEL, THEIR SON, WHO DIED OF WOUNDS IN FRANCE JUNE 3RD. 1917, AGED 30 YEARS HOW WE WAITED FOR HIS RETURN, TO ONCE MORE CLASP HIS HAND, BUT GOD POSTPONED THE MEETING [TILL WE MEET IN A BETTER LAND?] [Some lettering below ground level.] |
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Administration
Custodian: Presumed to be the Peach Family.
Local authorities:
From WW1: Holbrook Parish Council; Belper Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Holbrook Parish Council; Amber Valley Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History
1st September, 2015: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition.
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