Derbyshire War Memorials
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Memorial Title

Church of St Laurance - Choir Plaque
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial plaque for the choir at the Church of St Laurance, Long Eaton, Derbyshire.
Images
Setting Plaque Click on a thumbnail to see a larger image.
Further images may be available on request.
Locations
Last known location:
Church of St Laurance
Market Place (B6540)
Long Eaton
Derbyshire 		Nearest postcode:
NG10 1LT

NGR:
SK 49158 33734 ±5m
(Map opens in new window.) 		Location details:
The plaque is inside, on the north wall of the chancel, near the chancel arch.
Type
Overall type: Plaque Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for.
Description:

A nowy headed copper plaque on a wooden backboard. The plaque has a raised cross within a bound wreath at the head and a thin raised punctuated border, and the inscription and names are in raised upright capital roman lettering. The wooden backboard has a moulded edge.

Glossary 		Components:

ComponentMaterialHeightWidthDepthCondition
PlaqueCopper3602005Fair
FrameWood39023020Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
LONG EATON PARISH CHURCH.
THESE WHO GAVE THEIR
LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR
1914-1918 WERE MEMBERS
OF THE CHOIR
EDWARD LL LEWIS
WILLIAM SMITH
FRANK STOCKS
WILLIAM GUISE
ARTHUR LAKIN
THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE
Conflicts and people named:
ConflictFirst World War (1914-1919)Totals
Action or eventNot stated
Number died55
Number served and returned00
Total names55
Administration
Custodian: Presumed to be the parochial church council.

Local authorities:
From WW1: Long Eaton Parish Council; Long Eaton Urban District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Erewash Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
Unknown date: The plaque was installed.

22nd October, 1962: The church was listed Grade II*, Heritage List for England number 1204249.

1993: The Long Eaton Town Centre Conservation Area was first designated by Erewash Borough Council. The church lies within it

8th February, 2014 The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson. It was in Fair condition and cared for.
References
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