Memorial Title
Brig R V C Cavendish OBE MC and Sgt B Dawson
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 tablet is at the east end of the north wall of the north aisle.. |
Type
| Overall type: Tablet | Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Description: A grey nowy-headed stone tablet with a plain moulded border, the coloured badge of the Sherwood Foresters at the head and a gold cross at each side. The inscription is incised in mixed styles of lettering. Glossary |
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Inscription
| In memory of BRIG. R. V. C. CAVENDISH, O.B.E. M.C. The Sherwood Foresters Killed in action commanding the 6th Infantry Brigade on the Mayu Peninsula Burma, April 6th 1943 Also of SGT. BENNETT DAWSON His batman, killed at Kohima with the 7th Worcesters, June 1944 |
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Administration
Local authorities:
From WW2: 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
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 good condition and cared for.
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