Memorial Title
Centenary of WW1 (Temporary)
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a temporary war memorial well dressing commemorating the outbreak of WW1, at the High Well, Taddington, Derbyshire.
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Locations
| Last known location: High Well Un-named road Taddington Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: SK17 9TS NGR: SK 14421 70822 ±5m (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: High Well is south of the centre of the village and east of the un-named road from Humphrey Gate to Flagg. |
Type
| Overall type: Well dressing. | Overall condition: Lost | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: A temporary Derbyshire well dressing display traditionally made from flowers and other vegetation pressed into clay held in a wooden frame, but today often incorporating pebbles, textile or other materials. The dressing comprised an upright oblong panel with a triangular arch top and had a green oblong at the centre containing a large red poppy and eight white crosses. Around it were five further poppies and at the head was the date in brown upright figures, all on a yellow ground. Glossary |
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Inscription
| 2014 |
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Administration
Local authorities:
From 1974: Taddington and Priestcliffe Parish Council; Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
Summer 2014: The memorial was made and erected by members of the local community.
16th August, 2014: The memorial was blessed by members of the local clergy.
16th August, 2014: The memorial was photographed byGlyn Williams.
25th August, 2014 The dressing was dismantled and the components salvaged for future use.
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