Photo: James Pasby
Memorial
Plaque Hunter 1854 Cathedral
Reference
D47.092
Place
DURHAM CITY
Map ref
NZ 273420
Original Location
Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, Palace Green. On the floor close to the north door.
Which war
Slate or stone.
Memorial Description
Plaque, approx. 6 feet long x 18 inches wide. There is a single line incised border. Lettering is in Roman capitals.
Materials used
Slate or stone.
Inscription
In memory of
Robert Mackellar Hunter
Captain in the 73rd Regiment
Of
Bengal Native Infantry
Fourth son of
General Sir Martin Hunter
G.C.M.G. and G.C.H.
Of Medomsley
In the County of Durham
Governor of Stirling Castle
And of
Jean Dickson
Only child and heiress
Of the late James Dickson
Of Antonshill. Esquire
In the County of Berwick
He was killed
On the 21st December 1845
At the memorable battle of
Ferozeshah
In the 39th year of his age
While gallantly leading
The Regiment to the attack
Of a Sikh Battery
This monument is
Erected
By his brother officers
To record
Their sorrow for his loss
Their admiration
Of his character
And their hope of his resurrection
To eternal life
Through the merits of his
Redeemer
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Officers of the Regiment.
Ownership and maintenance
Dean and Chapter.
Notes
1. Ferozeshah was the second battle of the first Sikh War.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: John and Mavis Dixon; James Pasby
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Mrs Anne Heywood, Chapter Steward; Cathedral staff and Volunteers; John and Mavis Dixon
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