Memorial Title
Milford - Tablet
Summary
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Locations
| Last known location: Community Garden Chevin Rd Milford Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: DE56 0QH NGR: SK 34975 45127 ±5m (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: The garden is at the junction with Derby Rd (A6) and the memorial is just inside the gate, to the left. |
| Previous location: Milford Baptist Church Chevin Rd Milford Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: DE56 0QH NGR: SK 34930 45271 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: The memorial was in the paved area adjacent to the church. |
| Previous location: Scout Hut (Demolished) Chevin Rd Milford Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: DE56 0QH NGR: SK 34803 45241 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: The exact location is unknown. |
Type
| Overall type: Tablet | Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: An inclined tablet on a stone pedestal. The tall, narrow limestone tablet is in the shape of an unfurled scroll and bears an inlaid inscription with names in a single columnn, mainly in upright capital block lettering. The oblong pedestal is of roughly-dressed red sandstone. Glossary |
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Administration
Local Authorities:
After WW1: Milford Parish Council; Belper Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council
After WW2: Milford Parish Council; Belper Urban District Council; Derbyshire County Council
From 1974: Belper Town Council; Amber Valley Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
Unknown date: The site was sold and redeveloped for residential purposes. The memorial was removed to the Baptist church for temporary safekeeping.
Unknown date: The memorial was removed to the community garden.
16th July 2003: The memorial lies within the Belper and Milford Conservation Area last modified on that date. Article 4 restrictions may apply to the site.
December 2001: The memorial lies within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site inscribed in that month.
15th January, 2009: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition and cared for.
19th July, 2018: The memorial was resurveyed by Roy Branson. It was in fair condition and cared for although some lettering was missing from the inscription.
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