Memorial Title
H Townsend
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial plaque to Harry Townsend at Palterton, Derbyshire.
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Locations
| Last known location: St Luke's Mission Room Main St Palterton Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: S44 6UR NGR: SK 47412 68274 ±5m (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: The memorial is inside the hall, on the south wall, next to the door. |
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| Previous location: Palterton Primitive Methodist Church (Demolished) Back La Palterton Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: S44 6UN NGR: SK 47519 68507 ±5m (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: The memorial was inside the church, at the front. |
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Type
| Overall type: Plaque | Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: An oblong brass plaque on a backboard. The plaque has a thin line border and the inscription is incised in upright capital roman lettering. Glossary |
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Inscription
| IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRY, THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF ELSIE TOWNSEND, WHO DIED OF WOUNDS IN FRANCE SEPT. 23RD. 1917, AGED 24 YEARS TO MEMORY EVER DEAR. |
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Administration
Local authorities:
From WW1: Scarcliffe Parish Council, Blackwell Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Scarcliffe Parish Council, Bolsover District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
1970: The Primitive Methodist Church closed and was subsequently sold and demolished. The plaque was transferred to St Luke's Mission Hall.
11th June, 2012: The memorial was surveyed in St Luke's Mission Hall by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in good condition and cared for.
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