Derbyshire War Memorials
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Memorial Title

Taddington and Priestcliffe
Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial for Taddington and Priestcliffe comprising a recreation ground at Taddington, Derbyshire.
Images
Setting Shelter Tablet View Click on a thumbnail to see a larger image.
Further images may be available on request.
Locations
Last known location:
Un-named road
Taddington
Derbyshire 		Nearest postcode:
SK17 9TS

NGR:
SK 14417 70894 ±5m
(Map opens in new window.) 		Location details:
The recreation ground lies south of the centre of the village and east of the un-named road from Humphrey Gate to Flagg.
Type
Overall type: Land. Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible.
Description:

A triangular plot of land, OS Parcel number 4486, comprising meadowland rich in wild plants and containing undulations suggestive of old lead workings and containing the High Well, formerly the main source of water for the village. Near the centre of the plot is a concrete shelter containing a seat affording good views over the village and surrounding countryside. On the wall of the shelter is a limestone tablet bearing an incised inscription in upright capital block lettering.

Glossary 		Components:

ComponentMaterialHeightWidthDepthCondition
Land-c1.6haFair
ShelterConcrete230033501530Fair
TabletLimestone375725-Fair
SeatWood4302700445Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
Inscription
THESE GROUNDS WERE GIVEN ON THE TERMINATION
OF THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918,
BY THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THOMAS BARON DENMAN,
P.C., G.C.M.G., K.C.V.O.,
TO THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF
TADDINGTON AND PRIESTCLIFFE
FOR THE ENJOYMENT IN PUBLIC WALKS
RECREATION OR OTHERWISE
Conflicts and people named:
ConflictFirst World War (1914-1919)Totals
Action or eventThe Armistice
(11 November 1918)
Number died00
Number served and returned00
Total names00
Administration
Custodian: Presumed to be the Parish Council.

Local authorities:
From WW1: Taddington Parish Council; Bakewell Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Taddington and Priestcliffe Parish Council; Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
cOctober, 1922: The land was donated to the parish by Thomas Denman GCMG KCVO PC, 3rd Baron Denman.

17 April 1951: The memorial lies within the Peak District National Park designated on that date.

8th May, 2014: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition and was legible although the inscription had been slightly defaced by vandalism.
References
Nottingham Journal; 25th October, 1922; p3 col5: a very brief report of the presentation by Lord Denman.
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