Memorial Title

W Coffey VC DCM

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a war memorial bench commemorating William Coffey VC DCM at Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

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Locations

Last known location:
Roadside
Rose Hill
Chesterfield
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
S40 1LP

NGR:
SK 37959 71187
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
The memorial is on the south side of the road, opposite Chesterfield Town Hall.

Type

Overall type: Bench.

Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for.

Description:

A wooden and metal bench with a metal plaque on the backrest. The black inscription is in mixed styles of upright roman lettering.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Bench	Wood, metal	830	1770	670	Fair
Plaque	Metal	50	150	2	Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

In Memory of
WILLIAM COFFEY VC DCM
Died 13th July 1875
Victoria Cross Holder
& Resident of Chesterfield

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Crimean War (1854-1856)	Totals
Action	Not stated
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	1	1
Total names	1	1

Administration

Custodian: Chesterfield Borough Council.

Local authorities:
From 19th century: Chesterfield Parish Council; Chesterfield Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Chesterfield Borough Council (unparished); Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

November, 1976: The Chesterfield Town Centre Conservation Area was first designated; the memorial lies within it.

12th December, 2017: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot It was in fair condition.

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