Derbyshire War Memorials
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Memorial Title

F Nicholls

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a war memorial to Frank Nicholls comprising an addition to a gravestone in St Peter and St Paul's Churchyard, Old Brampton, Derbyshire.
Images
Setting Grave Inscription Click on a thumbnail to see a larger image.
Further images may be available on request.
Locations
Last known location:
St Peter and
 St Paul's Churchyard
Main Rd
Old Brampton
Derbyshire
Nearest postcode:
S42 7JG

NGR:
SK 33631 71902 ±5m
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Location details:
Between the church porch and the eastern gate, just east of the path.
Type
Overall type: Addition to gravestone.


Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible.


Description:

An addition to the lettering on a family gravestone. The tall sandstone headstone has a pointed arch top with a bevelled margin, recessed sides and an incised inscription in upright capital block letteringt. The headstone is accompanied by oblong sandstone kerbs.

Glossary
Components:

Component Material Height Width Depth Condition
Headstone Sandstone 1400 760 75 Fair
Kerbs Sandstone 100 760 1840 Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
Inscription
In
Loving Memory
of
FRANK
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
HARRIETT NICHOLLS
WHO DIED JUNE 14TH 1918
AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO OF FRANK
SON OF THE ABOVE NAMED
WHO DIED OF WOUNDS IN FRANCE
NOV 14TH 1917 AGED 24 YEARS
AT REST
ALSO HARRIETT
BELOVED WIFE & MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED JAN 18TH 1943 AGED 88 YEARS
[TH...] THOU [...]

[Part of inscription obscured by algae.]
Conflicts and people named:
Conflict First World War (1914-1919) Totals
Action
Number died 1 1
Number served and returned 0 0
Total names 1 1
Administration
Custodian: Presumed to be the Nicholls family.

Local authorities:
From WW1: Brampton Parish Council; Brampton and Walton Urban District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From WW2: Brampton Parish Council; Chesterfield Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Brampton Parish Council; North East Derbyshire District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History
16th November 2016: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition although the entire grave was almost hidden within a rhododendron bush.
References
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