Memorial Title

King Charles the First - Flag

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a Civil War memorial flag to King Charles the First at the Church of All Saints, Youlgrave or Youlgreave, Derbyshire.

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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.)
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Location details:
The church is at the junction of Bradford Rd and Alport La. The flag is in a niche at the west end of the north aisle.

Type

Overall type: Flag

Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for.

Description:

A white fabric banner decorated with a sword, crown and scroll at the head and the commemoration on a red panel within a circle at the centre. The enclosing glazed oaken case contains an explanatory caption and bears a maker’s plate.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Flag	Fabric	c1100	700	-	Fair
Case	Oak, glass	1260	810	80	Good
Plaque	Brass	c30	c80	c2	Good
Caption	Card	c200	c200	c1	Good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

Flag:

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Second English Civil War (1648–1649)	Totals
Action or event	The Regicide (30 Jan 1649)
Number died	1	1
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	1	1

REMINISCI
ALL SAINTS YOULGRAVE
TO
THE SACRED MEMORY
OF HIS
MOST EXCELLENT
MAJESTY
CHARLES THE FIRST
KING AND MARTYR

Maker's plaque:

THIS CASE WAS
MADE & PRESENTED BY
ANDREW SHARP
CABINETMAKER OF MATLOCK
IN 1982

Caption:

This banner, in honour of King Charles 1, was
presented to the Church of All Saints, Youlgreave,
by Captain Henry Stuart Wheatly-Crowe (1882-1967)
on Sunday 26th February 1904.
Captain Wheatly-Crowe, with the help of the Vicar,
the Reverend Dr Percival Hadfield, and members
of the Royal Stuart Society, was responsible for the
establishment and dedication in 1953 of the Chapel
of King Charles the Martyr in the north aisle of the
church.
Captain Wheatly-Crowe is buried in the churchyard

Administration

Custodian: Presumed to be the Parochial Church Council

Local authorities:
From 19th century: 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

26th February, 1904 The banner was presented to the church by Capt Henry Stuart Wheatly-Crowe.

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

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.

1982: The case was made by Andrew Sharp, cabinet maker of Matlock.

26th September, 2008: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition and cared for, although the flag appeared to have previously suffered some deterioration by creasing and splitting, especially near the centre, and it is presumed that it was originally displayed unprotected.

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