Memorial Title

Centenary of WW1

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial display at the Church of St Peter, Parwich, Derbyshire.

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Locations

Last known location:
Church of St Peter
Un-named road
Parwich
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE6 1QL

NGR:
SK 18821 54352
(From online digital mapping.)
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Location details:
The church is southeast of the road in the centre of the village, in an area sometimes known as The Green. The display is outside, on the north wall of the tower.

Type

Overall type: Display

Overall condition: Fair. The memorial is cared for.

Description:

A cascade of red artificial poppies in the corner of the wall, and spreading out onto the ground below.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Display	-	c2000	c2000	c2000	Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

[None]

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	First World War (1914-1919)	Totals
Action or event	Centenary
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	0	0

Administration

Custodian: Presumed to be the Parochial Church Council

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

History and Conservation

17th April, 1951: The Peak District National Park was designated. The church lies within it.

14th June, 1984: The church was Listed Grade II*, Heritage List for England number 1109332.

4th July, 1986: The Parwich Conservation Area was first designated. The Church lies within it.

22nd February, 2019: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition and cared for.

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