Memorial Title

Centenary of WW1 (Lost)

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial comprising a well dressing at Youlgrave Methodist Church, Coldwell End, Youlgrave or Youlgreave, Derbyshire.

Images

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Locations

Last known location:
Churchyard
Youlgrave Methodist Church
Coldwell End
Youlgrave or Youlgreave
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE45 1WB

NGR:
SK 20718 64106
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
The church is on the north side of the road at the western end of the village. The memorial was at the southeast corner of the church.

Type

Overall type: Well dressing

Overall condition: Lost

Description:

A traditional temporary well dressing tableau made from flowers and other vegetation pressed into clay held in a wooden frame. It comprised a recessed central oblong panel with two side panels, three base panels and a pediment. The main depiction was of a multi-coloured landscape with three crosses at the centre and the sun's rays radiating over the upper part of the whole dressing while an arc of war graves of different denominations spread over the lower half. The pediment bore a dove of peace on a wreath of red poppies at the head, bound victors' wreaths to each side, each with a coloured design at the centre, and the date. The left panel bore a badge of a WW2 American bomber unit, a WW1 biplane, and a Star of David, while the right panel bore a depiction of a church tower and a red cross, and the base had eastern and western hemispheres of the world at the corners. The biblical inscription was in blue sentence-case lettering on brown curved bands at the head of the central panel. The well dressing was displayed from 23rd to 28th June 2018 and was subsequently dismantled.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Mosaic	Plant material, clay	c3000	c2000	c50	Lost
Frame	Wood	c3000	c2000	c50	Unknown
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

2018
Nation shall not lift
up sword against nation
ISAIAH III IV

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	First World War (1914-1919)	Totals
Action	Not stated
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	0	0

Administration

Custodian: Not known

Local authorities:
From 1974: Youlgrave Parish Council; Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

Spring 2018: The well dressing was designed, created and erected by the local community.

23rd June, 2018: The dressing was blessed by the local clergy.

23rd June, 2018: The dressing was photographed by Glyn Williams.

29th June, 2018: The dressing was dismantled and the components salvaged for future use

References

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Comments

Further information on Derbyshire well dressings may be found on the Well Dressings site run by Glyn Williams.

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