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    Memorial

    Granville Estate

    Source: Copyright Colin Jackson

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    Current Location

    In the grounds of the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Roadside, Junction of Frederick Street and Bernard Street, Woodville, Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, DE11 8BX, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SK 31068 19277

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    60978
    Description
    A white granite monument comprising a wheel cross on a battered pedestal and a plinth with bevelled top and recessed front face. The plain step base and foundation are of concrete and are surrounded by a series of holes containing the remains of ceramic inserts which may have been vases. The inscription is inlaid on three faces of the pedestal in upright capital block lettering painted black.
    Inscription
    6 o'clock face: /ERECTED/ BY THE INHABITANTS/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN SACRED MEMORY/ TO THE MEN OF THE/ GRANVILLE ESTATE/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919./ THEY DIED FOR US./ 3 and 9 o'clock faces: (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    38
    Died
    38
    Information shown
    Surname, initials
    Additional Information
    Originally 37 names.
    Maker(s)
    • Messrs JJ Orton & Sons, Mason

    Maintenance History
    January 2011: The top corners of the pedestal are cracked and have been repaired.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    3rd July 1921

    Lieutenant-Colonel R. B. Rickman

    Dedicated

    3rd July 1921

    Rev. F. S. Clulow

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 2000mm

    Width: c520mm

    Depth: 250mm


    Made from: Granite - White


    Condition: Good


    Pedestal

    Height: 1250mm

    Width: 810mm

    Depth: 660mm


    Made from: Granite - White


    Condition: Good


    Plinth

    Height: 450mm

    Width: 1070mm

    Depth: 915mm


    Made from: Granite - White


    Condition: Good


    Base

    Height: 150mm

    Width: 1600mm

    Depth: 1430mm


    Made from: Concrete


    Condition: Good


    • Burton Gazette 4th July 1921
    • Burton Observer and Chronicle - Saturday 09 July 1921 Page 1 GRANVILLE ESTATE WAR MEMORIAL. (picture) ---
    • Burton Observer and Chronicle - Saturday 09 July 1921 Page 14 WOODVILLE WAR MEMORIAL. TO FALLEN OF GRANVILLE ESTATE. UNVEILING BY LIEUT.-COLONEL. R. B. RICKMAN. --- 15ft high on a concrete base. (list of names)