Scarthin War Memorial
Promenade, Scarthin, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 3QF
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1436124
- Date first listed:
- 06-Jul-2016
- List Entry Name:
- Scarthin War Memorial
- Statutory Address:
- Promenade, Scarthin, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 3QF
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1436124
- Date first listed:
- 06-Jul-2016
- List Entry Name:
- Scarthin War Memorial
- Statutory Address 1:
- Promenade, Scarthin, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 3QF
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Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- Promenade, Scarthin, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 3QF
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Derbyshire
- District:
- Derbyshire Dales (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Cromford
- National Grid Reference:
- SK2945356966
Summary
First World War memorial, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Scarthin War Memorial, which stands on Promenade, Scarthin, Cromford, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* 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: a well-proportioned pillar bearing an elegant lamp standard;
* Group value: the memorial stands within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
History
Scarthin War Memorial was unveiled on 5 September 1920 by JH Toplis, a local man who had served throughout the First World War; as a Private in the Sherwood Foresters during the Gallipoli campaign, and on the Western Front in the Lincolnshire Regiment. Mr FC Arkwright presided at the ceremony and the prayer was offered by Mr ES Roworth. The memorial commemorates nine local men who died during the First World War and was paid for by public subscription. The names of three local servicemen who died during the Second World War were later added.
Details
The war memorial stands in Scarthin, to the north of the pond. It is within Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. It comprises a well-proportioned Hopton stone pillar, square on plan, with a stepped and chamfered base and shallowly-corniced cap. The pillar is surmounted by a small pedestal bearing an electrical lamp standard. The memorial is enclosed by low metal railings at its foot.
The principal dedicatory inscription on the front face of the pillar reads ERECTED/ TO THE MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF SCARTHIN,/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT EUROPEAN WAR 1914-1918/ (9 NAMES)/ MAY THEIR REWARD BE AS GREAT/ AS THEIR SACRIFICE. The later inscription on the left-hand face reads 1939 – 1945/ (3 NAMES).
This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 25 January 2017.
Sources
Websites
War Memorials Register, accessed 19/05/2016 from http://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/14437
Crich Parish website, accessed 19/05/2016 from http://www.crichparish.co.uk/WW1roll/leamills/toplisjames.html
Matlock and Matlock Bath - The War Memorials, accessed 19/05/2016 from http://www.andrewsgen.com/matlock/warmem/warmem_01.htm
War Memorials Online, accessed 25 January 2017 from https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/235350
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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