Memorial Title
W Turner - Cabinet
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of WW2 war memorial cabinet to Walter Turner at the Church of St Oswald, Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
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Locations
| Last known location: Church of St Oswald Mayfield Rd Ashbourne Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: DE6 1EJ NGR: SK 17629 46443 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: The church is on the south side of Mayfield Rd at the junction with School La. The memorial is moved from time to time but was last recorded in the choir, against the north wall. |
Type
| Overall type: Cabinet. | Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: A glazed oaken cabinet with a brass plaque bearing an inscription incised in upright capital roman lettering.. Glossary |
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Inscription
| THIS CABINET IS GIVEN IN LOVING MEMORY OF WALTER TURNER 1920 - 2003 FROM JOAN TURNER HIS WIFE OF 56 YEARS |
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Administration
Local authorities:
From WW2: Ashbourne Parish Council, Ashbourne Urban District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Ashbourne Town Council, Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
November, 1968: Ashbourne Conservation Area was first designated; the church lies within it.
Unknown date (c2005?): The memorial was procured and installed in the church.
22nd December, 2008: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson. It was in fair condition and cared for.
26th September, 2019: The memorial was resurveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition and cared for.
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