Memorial

Dove Holes Village

Source: Orphan Works 55696

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Current Location

on the A6 in small paved area between an unmarked side road and the Wheatsheaf Pub., Roadside garden, Buxton Rd (a6), Dove Holes, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK17 8DJ, England

OS Grid Reference

SK 075 778

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 55696
Description: A limestone wheel cross on a hexagonal pillar and plinth above three steps, set in a small garden of remembrance. Inscription on the sides of the plinth.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face of plinth: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN/ MEMORY OF/ THOSE FROM/ THIS VILLAGE/ WHO SACRIFICED/ THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR 4 o'clock face of plinth: (Names) 2 o'clock face of plinth: (Names) 12 o'clock face of plinth: (Names) 10 o'clock face of plinth: (Names) 8 o'clock face of plinth: 1939-1945/ (Names) 6 o'clock face of top step: 1914-1918 8 o'clock face of top step: 1939-1945

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 36
Died: 36
Information shown: surname, initials of forenames
Order of names: surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 6
Died: 6
Information shown: surname, initials of forenames
Order of names: surname

History

Maintenance History: c. 2000: Memorial was in poor condition so was renovated and moved from its original location which was very close to the A6.

Ceremonies

Unveiled: 26 November 1927
Dedicated: 26 November 1927

Conservation

Components

Cross

Made from: Stone - Limestone

Condition: Good

Pillar

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Dove Holes Village

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

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