Hall Leys Park Cenotaph – Matlock, UK
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dtrebilc
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This very simple cenotaph stands near to the entrance of Hall Leys Park close to Matlock Bridge. It honours men of the First and Second World Wars.
Waymark Code: WMCZ87
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/29/2011
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This cenotaph is more accessible than the official town war memorial which is on a nearby hill side.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I
World War II
In Honor Of: Those Who Fell In the Two World Wars
Marker Text:
IN MEMORY OF
THOSE WHO FELL IN
THE TWO WORLD WARS
1914 – 1918
1939 – 1945
There is a very small plaque at the bottom of the rear of the plinth.
This Cenotaph Stone Was Unveiled
By The Donor
Mr. T. W. HAWKSORTH
At a Dedication Service On
Sunday 20th June 1965
Date of dedication: 6/20/1965
Who Put it Here?: MR. T. W. Hawksworth
Description of Memorial:
It consists of a small stone about 2 1/2 feet wide and 4 ½ feet high. It is surrounded with a very low circular metal railing about 6 inches high. The railing contains poppies, the normal symbol of remembrance from the First World War.
The park was refurbished in 2007 and this memorial moved slightly, and the ground re-paved. This new layout provides more space for the annual memorial service.
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