Derbyshire War Memorials
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Memorial Title

Crew of Bristol Blenheim V6078
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW2 war memorial tablet to the crew of Bristol Blenheim V6078 at Spancarr, Ashover, Derbyshire.
Images
Setting Memorial Plaque Click on a thumbnail to see a larger image.
Further images may be available on request.
Locations
Last known location:
Private land
Highashes La
Spancarr
Ashover
Derbyshire 		Nearest postcode:
S45 0LH

NGR:
SK 34457 66112
(From online digital mapping.)
(Map opens in new window.) 		Location details:
The memorial is on private agricultural land adjacent to public footpath Ashover 128 which runs from Highashes La to Spancarr. It is on the southern boundary of OS Parcel 4516 where the footpath crosses the wall. It is about 300m northeast of Spancarr and about 700m southeast of Spitewinter.
Type
Overall type: Plaque Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for.
Description:

A brass plaque on a stone pillar. The plain oblong brass plaque bears an inscription incised in upright capital block lettering.

Glossary 		Components:

ComponentMaterialHeightWidthDepthCondition
PlaqueBrass1902402Good
PillarStone500330220Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
Inscription
IN MEMORY OF AIRCREW KILLED
OF BLENHEIM BOMBER MK 4 V6078
P.O. J. B. WELTON PILOT
Sgt L. H. REDFORD NAVIGATOR
Sgt E. D. MURPHY AIRGUNNER
WHICH CRASHED ON THIS SITE
IN THE EARLY HOURS OF
7TH APRIL 1943
Conflicts and people named:
ConflictSecond World War (1939-1945)Totals
Action or eventTraining accident
(7th April, 1943)
Number died33
Number served and returned00
Total names33
Administration
Custodian: Landowner

Local authorities:
From WW2: Ashover Parish Council; Chesterfield Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Ashover Parish Council; North East Derbyshire District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
Unknown date (c2000?) The memorial was erected by the landowner.

14th September, 2019: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson. It was in good condition and cared for.
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