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Memorial Title

Church of St Paul - Choir stalls

Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of WW1 war memorial choir stalls in the Church of St Paul, Quarndon, Derbyshire.
Images
Setting Stalls Click on a thumbnail to see a larger image.
Further images may be available on request.
Locations
Last known location:
Church of St Paul
Church Rd
Quarndon
Derbyshire
Nearest postcode:
DE22 5JB

NGR:
SK 33494 41021
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
The church is at the top of the hill, on the eastern side of the road. The memorial is inside the church, in the chancel.
Type
Overall type: Choir stalls. Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for.


Description:

The memorial comprises four oaken choir stalls, two on each side of the altar and each seating four choristers. The inscription is shallowly incised in two lines of upright capital block lettering on the top rail of the backrest on the first stall to the left of the altar.

Glossary
Components:

ComponentMaterialHeightWidthDepthCondition
Choir stall x 4Oakc800c2000c500Good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
Inscription
THESE STALLS WERE PLACED IN THE CHURCH AS A THANK OFFERING FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF
THOSE OF THE VILLAGE WHO SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918.

Conflicts and people named:
ConflictFirst World War (1914-1919)Totals
Action or eventNot stated
Number died00
Number served and returned00
Total names00
Administration
Custodian: The Parochial Church Council

Local authorities:
From WW1: Quarndon Parish Council; Belper Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Quarndon Parish Council; Amber Valley Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
24th January, 1986: The church was listed Grade II, Heritage List for England reference 1109102.

28th October, 1994: The Quarndon Conservation Area was designated. The church lies within it.

25th July, 2006: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson It was in good condition and cared for.
References
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