Memorial Title

LAC M Beard

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of an Iraq war memorial to LAC Martin Beard at The Birches Woodland, Ambergate, Derbyshire.

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Locations

Last known location:
The Birches Woodland
Holly La
Ambergate
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE56 2HG

NGR:
SK 34515 51480
(Estimated from online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
The plaque is near the middle of the wood.

Type

Overall type: Land

Overall condition: Good The inscription is legible.

Description:

An area of deciduous woodland containing a rectangular metal plaque mounted on a wooden post. The inscription is in black, mainly lower case, lettering.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Land	-	-	c0.4ha	-	-
Plaque	Metal	c100	c150	c2	Good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

Part of the surrounding area is dedicated in
memory of
Martin Beard
who lost his life in Iraq 7/8/2007, aged 20
while serving his country as a member of 1 Sqn RAF Regiment
Forever loved and missed by all who knew him
WOODLAND
TRUST
in conjunction with www.lasting tribute.co.uk

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Iraq War (2003-2009)	Totals
Action	Unspecified
Number died	1	1
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	1	1

Administration

Custodian: Presumed to be the Woodland Trust

Local authorities:
From 1974: Alderwasley Parish Council; Amber Valley Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

December 2001: The land lies within the Buffer Zone of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site formally inscribed in that month.

22nd June, 2008: The plaque was unveiled by Nicola Parkin, former fiancée of the late LAC Martin Beard.

12th September, 2008: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in good condition.

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