Ashford in the Water - WW2 Roll of Honour

Memorial
Title

Images

Twentythree other photographs are held on file, all taken at the unveiling on 8th November, 2014.

Locations

Last known location:
Ashford War Memorial
Institute
Betty La (B6465)
Ashford in the Water
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE45 1PZ

NGR:
SK 19711 69772
(From online digital mapping)

Location details:
The institute is at the junction with Baslow Rd or New Rd. The roll is on the wall inside the main room.

Type

Overall type: Roll of Honour.

Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible.

Description:

A framed and glazed roll of honour. The inscription and names are printed in black mixed case roman lettering on white card. There are clusters of red poppies in the two top corners and the whole is bordered by a thin red ruled line. The frame is of wooden moulding with a repeated decorative motif.

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Roll	Card	595	455	-	Good
Frame	Wood, glass	690	555	25	Good
Dimensions in millimetres unless stated otherwise, ±5mm.

Inscription

1939 - 1945 War
KILLED IN ACTION
(Names)
ALSO SERVED
(Names)

Conflicts and people commemorated
Conflict	Second World War (1939-1945)
Number died	3
Number served and returned	63
Total names	66

Administration

Custodians:
Trustees of Ashford Memorial Hall Institute
Local Authorities:
From 1974: Ashford in the Water Parish Council; Derbyshire Dales District Council and Derbyshire County Council

History

8th November, 2014: Unveiled by His Grace Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire KCVO CBE; dedicated by local clergy; surveyed by Alan Willmot.

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