Memorial Title

J Shaw

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW2 war memorial for John Shaw comprising figures and a plaque in St Chad's Church, Church Wilne, Derbyshire.

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Locations

Last known location:
St Chad's Church
Wilne Rd
Church Wilne
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE72 3QH

NGR:
SK 44895 31853 ±5m OR
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
The rood figures are above the rood screen. The plaque is inside, on the south wall.

Type

Overall type: Figures.

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

Description:

Two carved wooden figures on the rood, representing biblical attendants at the crucifixion. The figures are accompanied by a brass plaque bearing an incised inscription in upright capital roman lettering coloured white.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Figure x 2	Wood	c700	c200	c200	Good
Plaque	Brass	c150	c200	c2	Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN MEMORY OF
JOHN SHAW R.A.F
KILLED IN ACTION JUNE 22ND. 1944.
THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED AND
THE FIGURES ON THE SCREEN
WERE GIVEN BY HIS PARENTS.

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Second World War (1939-1945)	Totals
Action	—
Number died	1	1
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	1	1

Administration

Custodian: Presumed to be the Parochial Church Council

Local authorities:
From WW1: Spondon Parish Council; Shardlow Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Unparished; Derby District (later Borough and from 1977 City) Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1997: The unitary authority has been Derby City Council.

History

30th December, 2008: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition and cared for.

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