Memorial Title
King Charles the First - Chapel
Summary
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Locations
| Last known location: Church of All Saints Alport La Youlgrave or Youlgreave Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: DE45 1WS NGR: SK 21205 64382 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: The church is at the junction of Bradford Rd and Alport La. The chapel is in the north aisle. |
Type
| Overall type: Chapel | Overall condition: Fair. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Description: A dedicated chapel within the north aisle of the church. A nearby caption explains its history. Glossary |
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Inscription
| [There is no inscription in the chapel.] |
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| Caption with nearby banner: | |||||||||||||||||||
| This banner, in honour of King Charles 1, was presented to the Church of All Saints, Youlgreave, by Captain Henry Stuart Wheatly-Crowe (1882-1967) on Sunday 26th February 1904. Captain Wheatly-Crowe, with the help of the Vicar, the Reverend Dr Percival Hadfield, and members of the Royal Stuart Society, was responsible for the establishment and dedication in 1953 of the Chapel of King Charles the Martyr in the north aisle of the church. Captain Wheatly-Crowe is buried in the churchyard |
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Administration
Local authorities:
From 19th century: Youlgreave Parish Council; Bakewell Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Youlgreave Parish Council; Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
1953: The chapel was dedicated.
12th July, 1967: The church was listed Grade I, Heritage List for England number 1109853.
5th February, 1982: The Youlgrave Conservation Area was designated: the church lies within it.
26th September, 2008: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition.
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