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Plaque 1914-18 Primitive Methodist

Reference

W107.08

Place

WESTGATE

Map ref

9038

Original Location

Primitive Methodist Chapel. On the wall above the pulpit.

Which war

1914-18

Memorial Description

Plaque 12 inches high x 19� inches wide set on a wood pattress 1� inches wider all round. There is a single line border culminating in a small design at each corner. Lettering is in elaborate capitals.

Materials used

Brass and wood

Inscription

Sacred to the memory of / (Names) / who gave their lives during the / Great War / 1914-1918.
�Faithful unto death�.

Names

4 full names.
See transcript

Present condition

Good

Notes

1. The building is now closed as a Chapel and its future is currently under discussion. It is understood that there is some hope that, as an excellent example of this type of Chapel, it may be able to be preserved, though remedial and repair works are clearly needed.

Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material

Photo: John and Mavis Dixon

Source of quotation:
�Faithful unto death� Revelation 2 v 10

External web link

Durham at War

Weardale Museum

Research acknowledgements

Revd. Wilkinson; Marilyn Curry; John and Mavis Dixon

Research In Progress

Ken Heatherington has researched the names on the local memorials. His research is available at Weardale Museum and High House Chapel, Ireshopeburn Co Durham DL13 1HD. www.weardalemuseum.org.uk Opening Hours 2pm - 5pm, Easter and Bank Holidays, May, June, July, Sept, and October (Wednesday to Sunday inclusive). Every afternoon in August. Contact ken.heatherington@btinternet.com

Plaque 1914-18 Primitive Methodist (W107.08)

WESTGATE   Primitive Methodist Chapel.

   Sacred to the memory of

   John R. Coulthard

   William Coulthard

   Jacob R. Colling

   William H. Egglestone

   who gave their lives during the

   Great War

   1914-1918

   “Faithful unto death”.

NamesW107.08

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