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    Memorial

    Sutton In Ashfield

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    Current Location

    Indide main gates., Sutton in Ashfield Cemetery, Huthwaite Rd, Sutton In Ashfield, Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2SY, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SK 488 588

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    © WMR-19432

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    Type of Memorial
    Serviceman / Servicewoman
    WMR Reference Number
    19432
    Description
    TWO-STEPPED BASE SURMOUNTED BY PLINTH AND FIGURE OF A SERVICEMEN. INSCRIPTION ON THE SIDES OF THE PLINTH IN BLACK LETTERING. WHOLE STANDS ON A SLIGHTLY RAISED PAVED AREA WITH POSTS PLACED EQUIDISTANT AROUND THE EDGE SERVICEMAN STANDS WITH HEAD BOWED AND RIFLE IN HIS RIGHT HAND WITH THE BUTT ON THE GROUND. WW2 NAMES ON TABLETS ADDED TO THE BASE OF THE PLINTH
    Inscription
    6 o'clock face: TO THE/ GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF/ THE MEN OF SUTTON IN ASHFIELD,/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918./ (Names)/ THEY GAVE THEIR ALL FOR THEIR COUNTRY./ 1914 - 1918 3 9 and 12 o'clock: (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    432
    Died
    432
    Information shown
    surname,decorations
    Order of names
    surname,decorations
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    157
    Died
    157
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname,forename
    War
    Korean War (1950-1953)
    Number Commemorated
    4
    Died
    4
    War
    Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Maker(s)
    • J D Gregory Quarries, Manufacturer

    Maintenance History
    2010 June 2010. Memorial was cleaned. Some letters were missing as was the end of the soldier's rifle and bayonet. 1988 Oct. 12 Listed Grade II.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    16 October 1921

    Former Service Personnel

    Dedicated

    16 October 1921

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Custodian
    1921 accepted by Chairman of Sutton in Ashfield Urban District Council. Now Ashfield District Council.

    Components

    Figure

    Height: C 14FT


    Made from: Marble - Sicilian


    Condition: Good


    Lettering

    Made from: Lead


    Condition: Unknown


    • ID 410914