Derbyshire War Memorials, F Yates

Memorial
Title

F Yates

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Locations

Last known location:
St Mary and
St Laurence's New
Churchyard
Langwith Rd (A632)
Hillstown
Bolsover
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
S44 6HQ

NGR:
SK 47665 70070 ±5m

Location details:
The grave is towards the centre of the cemetery. The cemetery is generally known as St Marys New Churchyard.

Type

Overall type: Addition to gravestone.

Overall condition: Fair The inscription is legible.

Description:

An addition to a sandstone headstone on a family grave. The oblong headstone has a stepped top and recessed side panels bearing a Latin cross in relief. The inscription is incised in upright capital roman lettering and the headstone is accompanied by plain oblong sandstone kerbstones.

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Headstone	Sandstone	670	870	100	Fair
Kerbs	Sandstone	160	870	1985	Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

Headstone:

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
A DEAR HUSBAND & FATHER
FREDERICK YATES.
DIED NOV. 13TH 1942, AGED 74 YEARS.
"LO, I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS."
ALSO WILLIAM, SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 16TH 1937, AGED 30 YEARS.
ALSO FREDERICK, SON OF THE ABOVE
(WIRELESS OFFICER)
DIED JAN 16TH 1940, AGED 42 YEARS.

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Second World War (1939-1945) (Civilian casualty.)
Number died	1
Number served and returned	0
Total names	1

Administration

Custodian: Presumed to be the Yates family.

Local authorities:
From WW2: Bolsover Parish Council; Bolsover Urban District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Bolsover Parish Council; Bolsover District Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History

6th February, 2013: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition.

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