Memorial Title
W A Brassington - Kneeler
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial kneeler to W A Brassington at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Yeaveley, Derbyshire.
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Locations
| Last known location: Church of the Holy Trinity Leapley La Yeaveley Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: DE6 2DT NGR: SK 18642 40295 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: The kneeler is in the nave. |
Type
| Overall type: Kneeler | Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Description: A fabric church kneeler decorated in cross-stitch depicting the badge of the Royal Fusiliers on the top face and the name on the edge. A label on the base gives the dedication and the maker's details. Glossary |
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Inscription
OF FUSILIERS
donated by RENA WILLIS
was worked by RENA WILLIS
in memory of W. A. BRASSINGTON
MATERIALS SUPPLIED BY
JACKSON'S OF HEBDEN BRIDGE
Croft Mill, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 8AP
Tel: 0422 842984
| Conflicts and people named: | ||
| Conflict | First World War (1914-1919) | Totals |
| Action or event | Not stated | |
| Number died | 1 | 1 |
| Number served and returned | 0 | 0 |
| Total names | 1 | 1 |
Administration
Local authorities:
From WW1: Yeaveley Parish Council, Ashbourne Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Yeaveley Parish Council, Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
19th July, 1985: The church was listed Grade II, Heritage List for England number 1335036.
10th October, 2011: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in good condition and cared for.
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