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Memorial Title Rmn J M Kirk
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Summary Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW2 war memorial to Rmn J M Kirk added to a family gravestone in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Tansley, 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: Holy Trinity Churchyard Church St Tansley Derbyshire
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Nearest postcode: DE4 5FH
NGR: SK 32296 59948 ±5m (Map opens in new window.)
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Location details: Towards the northeast corner of the churchyard.
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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 which comprises a low white marble headstone in the style of an open book. The inscription is inlaid in upright capital roman lettering. The headstone is supported on a stand and accompanied by oblong white marble kerbs.
Glossary
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Components:
Component |
Material |
Height |
Width |
Depth |
Condition |
Headstone |
White marble |
510 |
610 |
75 |
Fair |
Headstone |
White marble |
510 |
610 |
155 |
Fair |
Kerbs |
White marble |
125 |
865 |
1965 |
Fair |
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
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Inscription
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANCES E. KIRK. DIED APRIL 16TH. 1969 AGED 77 YEARS.
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ALSO HER HUSBAND CHARLES KIRK DIED NOV. 10TH. 1970. AGED 76 YEARS. RE-UNITED. ALSO THEIR SON RFN. J. M. KIRK. FILLED IN ACTION OCT. 1944.
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Conflicts and people named:
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Conflict |
Second World War (1939-1945) |
Totals |
Action |
Unspecified |
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 Kirk family.
Local authorities: From WW2: Tansley Parish Council, Matlock Urban District Council; Derbyshire County Council. From 1974: Tansley Parish Council, Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
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History
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11th April, 2017: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition.
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References
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