Memorial Title
C Osborn
Summary
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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 memorial is on the east wall of the Lady Chapel in the south aisle, behind the altar |
Type
| Overall type: Triptych | Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: An oaken triptych with a brass plaque at the foot. When closed, the outsides of the volets display plain oak faces with a narrow raised border. When open the central panel reveals a carved Calvary scene with Jesus on a red and gold potent cross and two attendants in blue and green gowns. The volets reveal two heraldic shields, one red and gold, the other black and silver. The long narrow brass plaque has an incised inscription in upright capital roman lettering coloured black. Glossary |
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(1920 - 1940) LOST AT SEA WITH H.M.S. DUNOON, 30 APRIL 1940, JESU, MERCY!
| Conflicts and people named: | ||
| Conflict | Second World War (1939-1945) | Totals |
| Action or event | Sinking of HMS Dunoon (30 April 1940) | |
| Number died | 1 | 1 |
| Number served and returned | 0 | 0 |
| Total names | 1 | 1 |
Administration
Local authorities:
From WW2: Long Eaton Parish Council; Long Eaton Urban District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Erewash Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
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.
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