Derbyshire War Memorials
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Memorial Title

J Toplis
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial commemorating Joseph Toplis, comprising an addition to a gravestone in the churchyard at the Church of St Giles, Old Matlock, Derbyshire.
Images
Setting Grave Memorial 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 29961 59799 ±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 limestone headstone on a family grave. The headstone has a shallow arch top between projecting shoulders, a curved band of foliage in relief at the head and an inlaid inscription in different styles of mainly upright capital lettering. The headstone is accompanied by plain oblong limestone kerbs.

Glossary 		Components:

ComponentMaterialHeightWidthDepthCondition
HeadstoneLimestone85076075Fair
KerbsLimestone15017102140Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
Inscription
In Loving Memory of
JOHN TOPLIS
DIED JUNE 18. 1923.
ALSO
LYDIA TOPLIS,
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JAN 14. 1927
ALSO
JOSEPH TOPLIS,
THEIR SON
KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE
JULY 12. 1916.
At Rest
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 Toplis 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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