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Memorial
Title
P W Philipps
Images
View Elevation Inscription
Locations
Last known location:
Our Lady and All
 Saints' Church
Rykneld Square
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
Nearest postcode:
S40 1XJ

NGR:
SK 38516 71171
(From online digital mapping)
Location details:
When not in use the memorial is kept in secure storage.

The church is also known as St Mary and All Saints' Church

Rykneld Square was formerly known as Church Way
Type
Overall type: Chalice.


Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible.


Description:

A silver gilt chalice with intricately engraved and jewelled stem and base. The incised inscription is in mixed styles of lettering on the underside of the base.
Components:

Component Material Height Width Depth Condition
Chalice Silver gilt 270 160 dia Good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
Inscription
Base:
To The Glory of God,
in Memory of
PERCY WOODVILLE PHILIPPS,
WHO FELL AT VIMY RIDGE
APRIL 10th 1917.
IN THE GREAT EUROPEAN WAR
DEDICATED BY HIS FATHER
RICHARD HENRY PHILIPPS
CHESTERFIELD

Conflicts and people commemorated
Conflict First World War (1914-1919)
Number died 1
Number served and returned 0
Total names 1
Administration
Custodian: -

Local authorities:
After WW1: Borough of Chesterfield; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Chesterfield Borough Council (unparished); Derbyshire County Council.
History
15th July, 1971: The church was listed Grade I, Heritage List For England reference 1334708.

24th November, 1976: The church lies within the Chesterfield Town Centre Conservation Area designated on that date.

18th January, 2012: Surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot.
References
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Comments
The chalice was donated to the church by the family.
Page © Roy Branson