Memorial Title
P Taylor
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: A description of a WW2 war memorial inscription to Percy Taylor added to a gravestone in the parish graveyard at Lullington, Derbyshire.
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Locations
| Last known location: Parish Graveyard Un-named road Lullington Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: DE12 8EF NGR: SK 25005 12906 ±5m |
Location details: The graveyard is opposite the church, at the junction of Main St and the un-named road which leads to Edingale, Staffordshire. The grave is slightly east of the centre of the graveyard. |
Type
| Overall type: Addition to gravestone. |
Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible. |
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| Description: A limestone Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstone on the war grave of Pte Rose Taylor. The headstone has the badge of the ATS in relief in a roundel at the head, the details of the deceased soldier, then a cross, then at the foot is the additional inscription comprising the war memorial. The inscriptions are incised in upright capital roman lettering. |
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Inscription
W/206458 PRIVATE ROSE TAYLOR AUX TERRITORIAL SERVICE 14TH OCTOBER 1946 AGE 23 HER BROTHER PERCY AGE 23 ROYAL ARTILLERY WAS KILLED IN ACTION 2.2.1942 AND HAS NO KNOWN GRAVE |
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Administration
Custodian: The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Local authorities:
From WW2: Lullington Parish Council; Repton Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Lullington Parish Council; South Derbyshire District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History
19th June 2008: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition although had some staining.
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