Memorial Title

A Hanbury

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial to Arthur Hanbury comprising an addition to a gravestone at the Baptist Church, Swanwick, Derbyshire.

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Locations

Last known location:
Churchyard
Baptist Church
85 Derby Rd (B6179)
Swanwick
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE55 1BG

NGR:
SK 40409 53497 ±5m
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Location details:
The memorial is behind the church, close to the boundary with Chapel Rd.

Type

Overall type: Addition to gravestone.

Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible.

Description:

An upright, freestanding headstone on a base. The oblong polished pink granite headstone has a shallow arch top and bears an incised inscription in upright capital roman lettering. The oblong pink granite base has a bevelled top.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Headstone	Pink granite	800	765	290	Good
Base	Pink granite	c200	940	460	Good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FRANCIS HANBURY,
DIED NOV. 5. 1910,
AGED 65 YEARS.
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE,
DIED JUNE 12. 1921,
AGED 75 YEARS.
ALSO ARTHUR, SON OF ABOVE,
FELL IN FRANCE
SEPT. 16. 1916
AGED 36 YEARS.
DUTY NOBLY DONE.

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	First World War (1914-1919)	Totals
Action or event	Not stated
Number died	1	1
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	1	1

Administration

Custodian: Presumed to be the Hanbury family.

Local authorities:
From WW1: Alfreton Parish Council; Alfreton Urban District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Swanwick Parish Council; Amber Valley Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

Unknown date: The headstone was installed.

4th August, 2020: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in good condition.

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