Derbyshire War Memorials
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Memorial Title

Remembrance

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a war memorial display of poppies signifying remembrance at the Church of St Oswald, Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
Images
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Locations
Last known location:
Church of St Oswald
Mayfield Rd
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
Nearest postcode:
DE6 1EJ

NGR:
SK 17629 46443
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
The church is on the south side of Mayfield Rd at the junction with School La. The memorial is in the northwest corner of the nave.
Type
Overall type: Display. Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for.


Description:

A display of ceramic poppies made by members of the 2nd Ashbourne Panther Cub Pack. The red and black poppies are arranged on a green textile base and are accompanied by a caption card.

Glossary
Components:

ComponentMaterialHeightWidthDepthCondition
DisplayCeramic, textile751000500Good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
Inscription
Remembrance Day
Clay Poppies by
2nd Ashbourne
Panther Cub Pack
Conflicts and people named:
ConflictAll conflictTotals
Action or eventNot stated
Number died00
Number served and returned00
Total names00
Administration
Custodian: Presumed to be the parochial church council.

Local authorities:
From 1974: Ashbourne Town Council, Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
15th June, 1951: The church was listed Grade I, Heritage List for England number 1207715

November, 1968: Ashbourne Conservation Area was first designated; the church lies within it.

Unknown date: The memorial was made and installed in the church by members of the 2nd Ashbourne Panther Cub Pack.

26th September, 2019: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in good condition and cared for.
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