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Memorial Title Pte J P Marsden
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Summary
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Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial to Pte Joseph P Marsden added to a gravestone in All Saints' Churchyard, Elton, Derbyshire.
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Images
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Locations
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Last known location: All Saints' Churchyard Main St Elton Derbyshire
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Nearest postcode: DE4 4DE
NGR: SK 22218 61019 ±5m (Map opens in new window.)
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Location details: Grave C159 near the northern corner and the eastern boundary.
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Type
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Overall type: Addition to gravestone.
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Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible.
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Description:
Additional lettering to an inscription on a headstone on a family grave. The grey limestone headstone has a pointed arch top, chamfered borders , recessed sides and a triangular panel of foliage in relief at the head. The inscription is inlaid in upright, mainly capital, block lettering.
Glossary
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Components:
Component |
Material |
Height |
Width |
Depth |
Condition |
Headstone |
Limestone |
1375 |
690 |
75 |
Fair |
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
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Inscription
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In Loving Memory of PTE. JOSEPH PETER MARSDEN, NO 58404 OF THE 1ST. LEICESTERSHIRE REGT. THE BELOVED SON OF PETER AND SARAH MARSDEN OF ELTON. WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION NEAR BASUEL IN FRANCE. OCT, 23RD. 1918, AGED 21 YEARS. INTERRED IN ST. SOUPLET BRITISH CEMETERY. THREE MILES SOUTH OF LE CATEAU. ALSO OF ANN ELIZABETH, BELOVED DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED NOV, 29TH. 1918. AGED 18 YEARS. NOT LOST BUT GONE BEFORE.
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Conflicts and people named:
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Conflict |
First World War (1914-1919) |
Totals |
Action |
Unspecified |
Number died |
1 |
1 |
Number served and returned |
0 |
0 |
Total names |
1 |
1 |
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Administration
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Custodian: Presumed to be the Marsden family.
Local authorities: From WW1: Elton Parish Council; Bakewell Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council. From 1974: Elton Parish Council; Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
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History
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17th April, 1951: The memorial lies within the Peak District National Park designated on that date.
15th October, 2009: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition.
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References
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