Derbyshire War Memorials
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Memorial Title

Fallen of WW1
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial bench in the Memorial Park at Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire.
Images
Setting Plaque Click on a thumbnail to see a larger image.
Further images may be available on request.
Locations
Last known location:
Chapel-en-le-Frith
 Memorial Park
Rowton Grange Rd
Chapel-en-le-Frith
Derbyshire 		Nearest postcode:
SK23 0LA

NGR:
SK 05725 80592 ±5m
(Map opens in new window.) 		Location details:
Near the northern boundary of the park.
Type
Overall type: Bench Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for.
Description:

A bench with metal end frames, wooden slatted seat and backrest and a metal plaque in the middle of the backrest.

Glossary 		Components:

ComponentMaterialHeightWidthDepthCondition
BenchWood, metalc1000c2500c800Good
PlaqueMetalc60c200c5Good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
Inscription
WAR MEMORIAL PARK
IN REMEMBRANCE
OF OUR COMRADES WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES IN
THE GREAT WAR, THIS SEAT IS PRESENTED BY :-
MISS ASPELL
1914 - 1918
Conflicts and people named:
ConflictFirst World War (1914-1919)Totals
Action or eventNot stated
Number died00
Number served and returned00
Total names00
Administration
Custodian: Chapel-en-le-Frith Parish Council

Local authorities:
From WW1: Chapel-en-le-Frith Parish Council; Chapel-en-le-Frith Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Chapel-en-le-Frith Parish Council; High Peak Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
c1921: The bench was installed.

4th February, 2008: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in good condition and cared for.
References
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