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Memorial Title Church of St Michael and All Angels - Roll of Honour
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Summary
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| Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial roll of honour in the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Sheldon, Derbyshire.
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Images
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Locations
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Last known location: Church of St Michael and All Angels Church La Sheldon Derbyshire
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Nearest postcode: DE45 1QS
NGR: SK 17556 68888 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.)
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Location details: The church is on the east side of Church La. The roll of honour is inside, on the south wall.
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Type
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| Overall type: Roll of honour
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Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for.
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Description:
A framed and glazed roll of honour printed on paper. The roll has a black latin cross at the head and the main text is in black and red decorative sentence case lettering. The names are in a single column of black upright sentence case roman lettering. The moulded wooden frame is stained brown.
Glossary
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Components:
| Component |
Material |
Height |
Width |
Depth |
Condition |
| Roll of honour |
Paper |
c380 |
c220 |
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Good |
| Frame |
Wood, glass, card |
540 |
440 |
20 |
Good |
| Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
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Inscription
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For King and Country. The Church of S. Michael and All Angels, Sheldon, Derbyshire.
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| William Wright Hallowes | Private | Grenadier | Guards |
| Frederick William Brocklehurst | " | " | " |
| Thomas Anthony Brocklehurst | " | " | " |
| Samuel Henry Wilton | " | " | " |
| Alfred Wildgoose | " | Lancashire Fusiliers. |
| George Ward | " | 1st Derbyshire Yeomanry. |
| Frederick George Flack Bramwell | " | 6th Manchester Regt. |
| John Brocklehurst | " | Northumberland Fusiliers. |
| Frederick Arthur Goodwin | " | East Lancashire Regt. |
| John Lancaster Naylor | " | Durham Light Infantry. |
| Samuel Bramwell | " | 31st Sherwood Foresters. |
| Samuel Rowland | Driver 201st Heavy R.G.A. |
| Thomas Morten | Private Sherwood Foresters. |
| Benjamin Sheldon | Gunner R.G.A. |
| Anthony Gyte | Private 3rd Sherwood Foresters. |
| John Sherwin | " | 3rd Leicestershire Regt. |
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Brethren, Pray for Us.
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| Conflicts and people named:
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| Conflict |
First World War (1914-1919) |
Totals |
| Action |
Not stated |
| Number died |
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| Number served |
16* |
!6* |
| Total names |
16 |
16 |
| * The list does not distinguish between the those who fell and those who returned. |
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Administration
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Custodian: Presumed to be the Parochial Church Council
Local authorities: From WW1: Sheldon Parish Council; Bakewell Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council. From 1974: Sheldon Parish Council; Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
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History and Conservation
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17th April, 1951: The Peak District National Park was designated and the church lies within it.
27th July, 1984: The church was listed Grade II, Heritage List for England number 1334884.
4th July, 2012: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in good condition and cared for.
16th May, 2018: The memorial was photographed by Roy Branson. It was in fair condition and cared for
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References
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