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Memorial Title HMS Sheffield
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Summary Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a Falklands Conflict war memorial kneeler to HMS Sheffield at Bamford.
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Images
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Click on a thumbnail to see a larger image. Further images may be available on request.
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Locations
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Last known location: St John the Baptist's Church Main Rd (A6013) Bamford Derbyshire
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Nearest postcode: S33 0AY
NGR: SK 20759 83375 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.)
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Location details: The kneeler is in the nave.
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Type
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Overall type: Kneeler.
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Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for.
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Description:
A fabric kneeler worked in cross stitch in blues and golds. At the top is the name of the ship over a depiction of the main part of the ship's badge comprising two groups of four arrows each, crossing at right angles within a circle of cord. Around three edges is the latin motto and on the fourth edge is the place and year when the ship was lost.
Glossary
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Components:
Component |
Material |
Height |
Width |
Depth |
Condition |
Kneeler |
Fabric |
270 |
370 |
35 |
Fair |
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
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Inscription
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On the face:
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Conflicts and people named:
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Conflict |
Falklands Conflict (April-June 1982) |
Totals |
Action |
Loss of HMS Sheffield (10 May 1982) |
Number died |
0 |
0 |
Number served and returned |
0 |
0 |
Total names |
0 |
0 |
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SHEFFIELD
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Around the edges:
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DEO ADJUVANTE PROFICIO FALKLANDS 1982
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Administration
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Custodian: Presumed to be the parochial church council.
Local authorities: From WW2: Bamford Parish Council; Chapel en le Frith Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council. From 1974: Bamford and Thornhill Parish Council; High Peak Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.
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History
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17th April, 1951: The church lies within the Peak District National Park designated on that date.
21 April 1967: The church was listed Grade II*, Heritage List for England number 1087859.
Unknown date: The kneeler was made and given to the church.
9th April, 2014: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition and cared for.
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References
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