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Memorial Title Cheshire Yeomanry - Carpet (Lost) |
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Summary Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a war memorial carpet commemorating the Cheshire Yeomanry in St Lawrence's Church, Whitwell, Derbyshire. |
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Administration
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Custodian: Presumed to be the parochial church council. Local authorities: From WW2: Whitwell Parish Council; Clowne Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council. From 1974: Whitwell Parish Council; Bolsover District Council; Derbyshire County Council. |
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History
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26th August, 1965: The church was listed Grade I, Heritage List for England number 1108938. 1969-70: The carpet was funded by members of the Cheshire Yeomanry in conjunction with a church restoration project then being implemented. 14th January, 1971: The church lies within the Whitwell Conservation Area first designated on that date. July 1987: The church lies within an area subject to an Article 4 Direction first made on that date. 14th December, 2016: The church was visited by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. The carpet was not found. |
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The Cheshire Yeomanry were billeted at Whitwell in 1939-1940 and have subsequently continued the association with the village. The carpet was provided to commemorate a visit by regimental representatives in 1969. Can you add to or correct anything on this page? Let us know. |
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