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Memorial Title A W Furniss
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Summary Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial to Alfred Furniss added to a gravestone in St Peter's Churchyard, Edensor, 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's Churchyard Jap La Edensor Derbyshire
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Nearest postcode: DE45 1PH
NGR: SK 25062 69849 ±5m (Map opens in new window.)
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Location details: Slightly east of the middle 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:
Additional lettering on a sandstone headstone on a family grave. The tall, freestanding headstone has a triangular arch top, a moulded border and an incised inscription mainly in upright capital lettering.
Glossary
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Components:
Component |
Material |
Height |
Width |
Depth |
Condition |
Headstone |
Sandstone |
1280 |
900 |
65 |
Fair |
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
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Inscription
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In memory of ALFRED WAIN FURNISS SON OF PETER AND MARY FURNISS OF PILSLEY [ASSISTANT] PAYMASTER IN THE SECOND [DIVISION] OF HER MAJESTY'S A.W.C. CRIMEA [AT WHICH] PLACE HIS AMIABLE [DISPOSITION] [ENDURING] ZEAL. GAINED HIM MANY FRIENDS DIED JANUARY 24TH. [1857]. AGED 25 YEARS: AT RECIFE CITY PERN AMBUCO, BRAZIL, AND INTERRED IN THE BRITISH CEMETERY.
[Some lettering difficult to read due to lichen growth or staining.]
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Conflicts and people named:
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Conflict |
Crimean War (1854-1856) |
Totals |
Action |
Not specified. |
Number died |
0 |
0 |
Number served and returned |
1 |
1 |
Total names |
1 |
1 |
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Administration
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Custodian: Presumed to be the Furniss family.
Local authorities: From 19th century: Edensor Parish Council, Bakewell Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council. From 1974: Edensor Parish Council, Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
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History and Conservation
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17th April, 1951: The memorial lies within the Peak District National Park designated on that date.
Unknown date: The memorial lies within the Edensor Conservation Area.
21st July, 2017: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition although some lettering was obscured by lichen growth or staining.
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References
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Comments
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AWC was the Army Works Corp, responsible for the construction of roads, railways and jetties.
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