Derbyshire War Memorials
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Memorial Title

2Lt A Corrall
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial commemorating 2Lt A Corrall, comprising an addition to a gravestone in the churchyard at the Church of St Giles, Old Matlock, Derbyshire.
Images
Setting Grave Inscription Click on a thumbnail to see a larger image.
Further images may be available on request.
Locations
Last known location:
Churchyard
Church of St Giles
Church St
Matlock
Derbyshire 		Nearest postcode:
DE4 3BZ

NGR:
SK 29936 59807 ±5m
(Map opens in new window) 		Location details:
Northwest of the church, on the right side of the central path when walking up the hill.
Type
Overall type: Addition to gravestone. Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible.
Description:

Additional wording on a family gravestone. Limestone kerbs have a broad inner chamfer bearing inlaid inscriptions in upright decorative lettering.

Glossary 		Components:

ComponentMaterialHeightWidthDepthCondition
KerbsLimestone3008402140Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
Inscription
North kerb:
EMMA CORRALL OF LUTTERWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE.
DIED 2[ND] OCTOBER 1935. AGED 89 YEARS.
South kerb:
ALSO 2ND LT A. CORRALL 2ND DORSETS
KILL[ED AT] "KUT" 24TH DECEMBER 1915. AGED 37 YEARS.

[Some lettering damaged or obscured by vegetation.]
Conflicts and people named:
ConflictFirst World War (1914-1919)Totals
Action:Not stated.
Number died11
Number served and returned00
Total names11
Administration
Custodian: Presumed to be the Corrall family.

Local authorities:
From WW1: Matlock Parish Council; Matlock Urban District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Matlock Town Council; Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
October 1980: The memorial lies within the Old Matlock Conservation Area first designated in that month.

22nd February, 2019: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition.
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