Hilton Hoon and Marston-on-Dove

Memorial
Title

Hilton, Hoon and Marston-on-Dove - Tablet

Images

Several more photographs are held on file, mainly covering the unveiling ceremony.

Locations

Last known location:
Memorial Meadow
Welland Rd
Hilton
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE65 5NR

NGR:
SK 24475 30228 ±5m

Location details:
Near the middle of the field at the junction of Humber St and Welland Rd.

Type

Overall type: Tablet.

Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible.

Description:

An oblong black granite tablet mounted on the surface of a grey granite boulder. The text and names are incised in mixed case block lettering infilled in white.

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Tablet	Black granite	435	535	40	Good
Boulder	Grey granite	600	1500	1100	Good
Dimensions in millimetres unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF HILTON, HOON AND MARSTON-ON-DOVE,
WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY
Names

Conflicts and people commemorated
Conflict	First World War (1914-1919)	Second World War (1939-1945)	Falklands Conflict (1982)
Number died	18	6	1
Number served and returned	0	0	0
Total names	18	6	1

Administration

Custodians:
The custodians are Hilton Parish Council.

Local Authorities:
Local authorities are Hilton Parish Council, South Derbyshire District Council and Derbyshire County Council.

History

4th August, 2014: Unveiled by Pte Callum Bowley of 2 Mercian Regt and dedicated by Rev Dr Jocelyn Lewis, Royal British Legion, Derbyshire County Chaplain. Also participating were Mr William Tucker, Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire; Mr David Coleman, High Sheriff of Derbyshire; Rev A Murphy; Rev P Poole and many participants from the local community.

References

4th August, 2014: Order of Service for the unveiling ceremony.

5th August, 2014: Derby Telegraph, pp6-7; an extensive report of the unveiling ceremony with photographs.

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