Memorial Title
Chinley Park
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial park at Chinley, Derbyshire.
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Locations
| Last known location: Chinley Park Stubbins La Chinley Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: SK23 6EB NGR: SK 03592 82645 ±5m (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: The park is also known as Stubbins Park Local Nature Reserve. The park is on the southern side of Stubbins La opposite the junction with Over Hill Rd. The grid reference is roughly for the centre of the park. The plaque is by the main entrance at SK 03649 82697 ±5m (Map opens in new window.) |
Type
| Overall type: Park. | Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: A roughly L-shaped parcel of land laid out to woodland and open grassland with picnic tables and recreational features. There are two entrances from Stubbins La, that to the east is the main one and has a plaque mounted on the wall next to the gate. The circular metal plaque has a narrow raised border, a mature oak tree at the head and a raised inscription in capital and sentence case roman lettering. The oak tree is in brown and bright green and the lettering and border are coloured white, all against a dark green ground. Glossary |
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Inscription
| CHINLEY PARK Purchased by the people of Chinley in 1919 as a memorial to those who died in the First World War 1914 - 1918 Lest We Forget |
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Administration
Local authorities:
From WW1: Chinley, Bugsworth and Brownside Parish Council; Chapel en le Frith Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1930: Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside Parish Council; Chapel en le Frith Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside Parish Council; High Peak Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
1960s: The tennis court and pavilion fell into disuse and were removed, the area reverting to woodland.
26th July, 2008: The park was designated a Local Nature Reserve.
November, 1918: The plaque was placed at the main entrance by the parish council.
28th March, 2019: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in good condition and cared for.
15th July, 2019: The memorial was rephotographed by Roy Branson. It was in good condition and cared for.
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