Memorial Title
Bennett Street
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a war memorial crucifix formerly in Bennett Street and now in the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Higher Buxton, Derbyshire.
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Locations
| Last known location: Church of St Mary the Virgin Dale Rd (B5059) Higher Buxton Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: SK17 6LN NGR: SK 05900 72957 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: On the south wall of the Lady Chapel. |
| Previous location: Roadside Bennett St Higher Buxton Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: SK17 6NL NGR: SK 06024 73060 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: The memorial was mounted on the wall of a house at the Junction of Bennett St with Dale Rd (B5059). |
Type
| Overall type: Crucifix. | Overall condition: Good. The memorial is cared for. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: A crucifix comprising a wooden latin cross with a quadrate panel at the centre, two steps at the foot and an integral supporting bracket below. At the centre is a small bronze figure of Jesus crucified and around the edge is a thin gold border. Glossary |
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Administration
Local authorities:
From WW1: Buxton Parish Council, Buxton Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Unparished; High Peak Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
c1966: The Bennet Street memorial was replaced and the crucifix salvaged.
Unknown date: The crucifix was erected in the church.
31st January, 1997: The church was listed Grade II, Heritage List for England number 1259380.
8th September, 2018: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Anne Branson. It was in good condition.
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