Memorial Title

All Casualties of WW1 (Temporary)

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a temporary war memorial display, commemorating all casualties of WW1, at Common Side, Barlow, Derbyshire.

Images

Click on a thumbnail to see a larger image.

Locations

Last known location:
Roadside
Millcross La (B6051)
Common Side
Barlow
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
S18 7TA

NGR:
SK 34019 75376
(From online digital mapping.)
(Map opens in new window.)

Location details:
The memorial was on the north side of the road.

Type

Overall type: Display.

Overall condition: Temporary

Description:

A temporary display comprising a variety of artefacts draped over a garden wall. Amongst the components were Union Flag bunting, a Reichskriegsflagge, a silhouette of a British infantryman, a silhouette of a German infantryman, and a silhouette of a horse. The group was bestrewn with red poppies and purple poppies representing the respective countries, and white poppies of peace.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Figure x 3	Not known	c700	c300	c5	Not known
Flag	Fabric	c600	c900	-	Not known
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

[None]

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	First World War (1914-1919)	First World War Animals (1914-1919)	Totals
Action or event	Not stated	Not stated
Number died	0	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0	0
Total names	0	0	0

Administration

Custodian: Not known

Local authorities:
From 1974: Barlow Parish Council, North East Derbyshire District Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

15th August, 2018: The memorial was photographed by Glyn Williams.

References

—

Comments

The memorial was displayed during Barlow Well Dressing Week, 15th to 21st August, 2018. Further details about well dressings may be found at welldressing.com run by Glyn Williams.

Can you add to or correct anything on this page? Let us know.