Memorial Title

Westhouses (Temporary)

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a temporary WW1 war memorial display at Westhouses, Derbyshire.

Images

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Locations

Last known location:
Roadside
Alfreton Rd
Westhouses
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE55 5AH

NGR:
SK 42338 57889 ±5m
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Location details:
The memorial was on the south side of the road, just to the east of Tibshelf Rd.

Type

Overall type: Temporary Display

Overall condition: Fair.

Description:

A fine green plastic net stretched over an existing permanent gate and bearing about 250 red plastic poppies and accompanied by a black plastic silhouette of a WW1 infantryman.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Net and poppies	Plastic	1900	6000	c50	Fair
Figure	Plastic	1700	750	5	Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

[ None ]

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	First World War (1914-1919)	Totals
Action or event	Centenary
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	0	0

Administration

Custodian: Not known

Local authorities:
From 1974: Blackwell Parish Council; Bolsover District Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

20th January, 2020: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition.

References

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