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St John the Baptist's Church - WW2 Plaque

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW2 war memorial plaque in St John the Baptist's Church at Winster, Derbyshire.

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Locations

Last known location:
St John the Baptist's Church
Elton Rd (B5057)
Winster
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE4 2DH

NGR:
SK 23948 60575
(From online digital mapping.)

Location details:
On the north wall of the north aisle.

Type

Overall type: Plaque.

Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible.

Description:

A plain oblong brass plaque mounted directly onto the wall between the brackets of the WW1 memorial. The incised inscription and names are in capital block lettering coloured black.

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Plaque	Brass	100	720	2	Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

1939 - 45.
L/CPL. H. C. BOAM DVR. A. SHEPHERD SGT. J. THORPE

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Second World War (1939-1945)
Number died	3
Number served and returned	0
Total names	3

Administration

Custodian: Presumed to be the Parochial Church Council

Local authorities:
From WW1: Winster Parish Council; Bakewell Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Winster Parish Council; Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History

17th April, 1951: The church lies in the Peak District National Park designated on that date.

Unknown date: The church lies within the Winster Conservation Area.

12th July 1967: The church was listed Grade II, Heritage List for England number 1335208.

17th July 2010: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson. It was in fair condition and well cared for.

22nd February 2016: The memorial was rephotographed by Roy Branson. It was in fair condition and well cared for.

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