Memorial Title

Peace (Temporary)

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a temporary war memorial well dressing commemorating peace, at Eyam, Derbyshire.

Images

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Locations

Last known location:
Mompesson's Well,
Edge Rd
Eyam
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
S32 5QN

NGR:
SK 22280 77192
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
The well is on the western side of Edge Rd. The well dressing was attached to the railings which surround the well.

Type

Overall type: Well dressing.

Overall condition: Lost

Description:

A temporary Derbyshire well dressing display traditionally made from flowers and other vegetation pressed into clay held in a wooden frame but now often utilising stones, beads, fabric etc. The dressing comprised a circular display bearing the side silhouette of the head of a serviceman wearing a cap. The background was pale blue with a white and black border; the silhouette was dark blue and the inscription above and below it were in grey, black and white upright capital lettering.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Mosaic	Clay, plant material	c500	dia	-	Lost
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

1945-95

THANKS

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Peace	Totals
Action or event	-
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	0	0

Administration

Custodian: Not known

Local authorities:
Eyam Parish Council; Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

6th September, 1993: The Eyam Conservation Area was extended. The memorial site lies within it.

Summer 1995: The memorial was planned, designed and constructed by members of the local community.

August 1995: The memorial was displayed: blessed by the local clergy; photographed by Glyn Williams: displayed for several days then dismantled and the components salvaged for future use.

References

Information on well dressings may be found at welldressing.com site run by Glyn Williams.

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