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Memorial Title F Nicholls
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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.
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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 Peter and St Paul's Churchyard Main Rd Old Brampton Derbyshire
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Nearest postcode: S42 7JG
NGR: SK 33631 71902 ±5m (Map opens in new window.)
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Location details: Between the church porch and the eastern gate, just east of the path.
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Type
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Overall type: Addition to gravestone.
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Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible.
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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
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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.
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Inscription
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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.]
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Conflicts and people named:
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Conflict |
First World War (1914-1919) |
Totals |
Action |
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Number died |
1 |
1 |
Number served and returned |
0 |
0 |
Total names |
1 |
1 |
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Administration
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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.
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History
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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.
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References
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