Memorial Title

Allied Aircrews

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW2 war memorial cross to Allied Aircrews at Tintwistle Knarr, Longdendale, Derbyshire.

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Locations

Last known location:
Tintwistle Knarr
Woodhead Pass (A628)
Tintwistle
Longdendale
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
SK13 1HT

NGR:
SK 03652 98652 ±5m
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Location details:
Tintwistle Knarr is an area of woodland and heather moorland between Tintwistle and Crowden. It lies on the northern valley side of the River Etherow, Longdendale, north of Woodhead Pass and accessible only by steep paths. This memorial is not on an actual crash site.
Five military aircraft have crashed in this area: if you visit this site please respect it and those commemorated, and especially do not remove items from the many débris pools.

Type

Overall type: Composite

Overall condition: Fair.

Description:

Originally a stout wooden cross with a metal plaque attached at its head. That cross has since been replaced by a lighter version with the same plaque attached at its centre. The horizontal metal plaque bears an impressed inscription in upright capital letters.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Cross	Wood	c1500	c1000	c150	Lost
Cross	Wood	1350	840	75	Fair
Plaque	Metal	100	150	2	Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

IN MEMORY OF THE ALLIED AIRCREWS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES ON AND NEAR TO THIS THREE RAF HURRICANES ONE RAF LANCASTER & ONE USAAF LIGHTING BETWEEN NINETEEN FORTY FOUR & EIGHT
P3	SL

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Second World War (1939-1945) (and aftermath)	Totals
Action or event	**
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	0	0
** Although no events are stated on the memorial it is believed that they were training sorties.

Administration

Custodian: Not known

Local authorities:
From WW2: Tintwistle Parish Council; Tintwistle Rural District Council; Cheshire County Council.
From 1974: Tintwistle Parish Council; High Peak Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

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

30th September, 2018: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson, Jo Sellors and Baz Sellors. It was in fair condition.

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