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    Memorial

    Derwent Woodlands

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    Current Location

    On the Southwestern side of the road., Roadside, Un-named Western Access Road To Ladybower Reservoir., Derwent, High Peak, Derbyshire, S33 0AQ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SK 18200 88400

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    1473
    Description
    Originally a coarsely dressed sandstone wheel cross on a battered square pedestal, with dressed arisses and inscription panels, on a simple base. The incised inscription is in upright capital lettering. When relocated the base was replaced by three sandstone steps, dressed on the upper surfaces but rough hewn at the sides, and surrounded by stone and gravel paving and an ashlar sandstone wall with wrought iron gate.
    Inscription
    6 o'clock face of cross shaft: IN/ MEMORY/ OF/ THE MEN OF/ DERWENT-/ WOODLANDS/ WHO FELL/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918 6 o'clock face of pedestal: (10 Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    10
    Died
    10
    Information shown
    Rank, forename, surname, regiment
    Order of names
    Alphabetically by surname
    Maintenance History
    c1940: Memorial moved from village centre which is now beneath the reservoir. The memorial lies within the Peak District National Park.

    Previous Location(s)

    • Roadside, Derwent, High Peak, Derbyshire, England

      OS Grid Reference

      SK 184 884

    Year of move

    c1940

    Reason for move

    Demolition of village prior to flooding to form Ladybower Reservoir.

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 2460mm

    Width: 800mm

    Depth: 330mm


    Made from: Stone - Sandstone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1464236

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * As an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this local community, and the sacrifice it has made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * For its well-executed and sombre design which is fitting for a memorial structure, an attribute enhanced by the use of the local Derbyshire gritstone in its construction.

    Pedestal

    Height: 860mm

    Width: 750mm

    Depth: 750mm


    Made from: Stone - Sandstone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1464236

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * As an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this local community, and the sacrifice it has made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * For its well-executed and sombre design which is fitting for a memorial structure, an attribute enhanced by the use of the local Derbyshire gritstone in its construction.

    Base

    Height: 610mm

    Width: 2000mm

    Depth: 2000mm


    Made from: Stone - Sandstone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1464236

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * As an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this local community, and the sacrifice it has made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * For its well-executed and sombre design which is fitting for a memorial structure, an attribute enhanced by the use of the local Derbyshire gritstone in its construction.

    Paving

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1464236

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * As an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this local community, and the sacrifice it has made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * For its well-executed and sombre design which is fitting for a memorial structure, an attribute enhanced by the use of the local Derbyshire gritstone in its construction.

    Wall

    Height: 1330mm

    Width: 7000mm

    Depth: 7500mm


    Made from: Stone - Ashlar


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1464236

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * As an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this local community, and the sacrifice it has made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * For its well-executed and sombre design which is fitting for a memorial structure, an attribute enhanced by the use of the local Derbyshire gritstone in its construction.

    Gate

    Height: 1150mm

    Width: 910mm

    Depth: -


    Made from: Wrought Iron


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1464236

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * As an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this local community, and the sacrifice it has made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * For its well-executed and sombre design which is fitting for a memorial structure, an attribute enhanced by the use of the local Derbyshire gritstone in its construction.

    • Silent Valley, Vic Hallam, Sheaf Publishing, 1989/Page 20 Photograph of memorial in its original location.
    • "Derwent Woodlands War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1464236. Accessed 3 August 2024.