Derbyshire War Memorials
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Memorial Title

J Goddard

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial to Joseph Goddard added to a gravestone in Shirebrook Cemetery, Derbyshire.
Images

Setting Grave Headstone Inscription Click on a thumbnail to see a larger image.
Further images may be available on request.
Locations

Last known location:
Shirebrook Cemetery
Common La (B6407)
Shirebrook
Derbyshire
Nearest postcode:
NG20 8PA

NGR:
SK 51271 66911 ±5m
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Location details:
Almost due south of the chapel and about 14m in from the southern boundary.
Type

Overall type: Addition to gravestone. Overall condition: Good The inscription is legible.


Description:

An addition to the wording on a headstone on a family grave. The low pink granite headstone is oblong with a flat top and has an image of a lancet window incised to the left. The gilded inscription is incised in upright capital roman lettering. The headstone surmounts a plain oblong granite base which incorporates a flower holder.

Glossary
Components:

Component Material Height Width Depth Condition
Headstone Pink granite 680 535 80 Good
Base Pink granite, metal 80 610 305 Good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
Inscription

DEAR TO THE MEMORY
OF
EMMA WAREHAM
DIED 28TH NOV 1964.
ALSO TO BE REMEMBERED
HER FIRST HUSBAND
JOSEPH GODDARD
KILLED IN ACTION YPRES
24TH JUNE 1916
THEY LIVED FOR THOSE
THEY LOVED
AND THOSE THEY LOVED
REMEMBER
Conflicts and people named:
ConflictFirst World War (1914-1919)Totals
ActionNot stated
Number died11
Number served and returned00
Total names11
Administration

Custodian: Presumed to be the Wareham family.

Local authorities:
From WW1: Shirebrook Parish Council; Blackwell Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Shirebrook Town Council; Bolsover District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation

7th March, 2018: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in good condition and appeared to be cared for.
References

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