Memorial Title
A Warriner
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW2 war memorial to Aubrin Warriner added to a gravestone in Shirebrook Cemetery, Derbyshire.
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Locations
| Last known location: Shirebrook Cemetery Common La (B6407) Shirebrook Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: NG20 8PA NGR: SK 51334 67018 ±5m (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: Towards the northeast corner of the cemetery. |
Type
| Overall type: Addition to gravestone. |
Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for. |
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| Description: An addition to a headstone on a family grave. The low, polished black granite headstone has a shallow rounded top, decorative stepped shoulders and a gilded inscription incised in upright capital block and uncial lettering. The headstone surmounts a plain oblong base with the maker's name incised at the corner. Glossary |
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Inscription
| Headstone: |
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| IN LOVING MEMORY OF AUBRIN WARRINER. IRISH GUARDS KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE 5TH AUG. 1944, AGED 30 YEARS. "GOD'S GREATEST GIFT HAS FLOWN AWAY TO REST." ALSO HIS LOVING FATHER |
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| Corner of base: | ||||||||||||||||||
| E & H. JACKSON. | ||||||||||||||||||
Administration
Custodian: Presumed to be the Warriner family.
Local authorities:
From WW2: Shirebrook Parish Council; Blackwell Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Shirebrook Town Council; Bolsover District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
Unknown date: The memorial was made by E and H Jackson, monumental masons.
8th January, 2018: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in good condition and cared for.
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