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 The
Peak District village of Butterton, near Leek, now has its own war
memorial, thanks largely to the efforts of two members of the Leek
Branch of the Royal British Legion. Mrs J.E. Salt and Mrs J.U.
Sumerling, both residents of Butterton and members of the W.I. came up
with the idea, rallied local support and designed the memorial which was
dedicated on Sunday, 20th August, 2006. Royal British legion officials
and members from Leek and other branches in Staffordshire attended with
eight Standards. The Service of Dedication was conducted by the
Reverend Margaret Jackson.
 The memorial takes the form of a single poppy with the word
'REMEMBRANCE' beneath and is set in the wall of St. Bartholomew's
Church, Butterton, adjacent to the church gate. It was crafted by Mark
Heaton and set in place by local craftsman, Trevor Wragg. The project
was supported financially by S.R.B. (Village Facilities Grant Scheme),
the Peak District Community Planning Grant Scheme, Staffordshire
Moorlands Partnership and the Butterton Wakes Committee.
Whilst there are no identified casualties of war from Butterton, the
memorial will serve as a reminder that men and women from this small
village played their part fully during the conflicts of the last
century.
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