Memorial Title
Pte C R Goodwin
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial clock, commemorating Pte Clement R Goodwin, in the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Taddington, Derbyshire.
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Locations
| Last known location: Church of St Michael and All Angels Main Rd Taddington Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: SK17 9TR NGR: SK 14126 71158 (From online digital mapping) (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: The clock mechanism is inside the tower, the face is on the outside of the south face, and a related commemorative plaque is inside, on the west wall of the nave. |
Type
| Overall type: Clock. | Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: A church clock with an associated brass plaque. The plain, wall mounted, oblong plaque has an incised inscription in mixed case roman lettering coloured black. Glossary |
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Inscription
| TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF PTE. CLEMENT RICHARD GOODWIN 16TH. BATT. ROYAL SCOTS REGT. Who was killed in France on the 28th. January 1918 Aged 24 years THE CLOCK IN THE CHURCH TOWER WAS GIVEN BY HIS FATHER 1940 |
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Administration
Local authorities:
From WW1: Taddington Parish Council, Bakewell Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Taddington and Priestcliffe Parish Council, Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
12th July, 1967: The church was listed Grade I, Heritage List for England number 1109887.
17th April, 1951: The memorial lies within the Peak District National Park designated on that date.
8th May, 2014: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition and cared for.
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