Memorial Details
Memorial
Cross 1914-18 St. Giles's Churchyard
Reference
D47.041
Place
DURHAM CITY
Map ref
NZ 283426
Original Location
St. Giles’ Churchyard, Church Lane, off Gilesgate. At the northern end, just inside the entrance.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 6th May 1925 by Lt. Col. J.R. Ritson, dedicated by Rev. G.H. Aird, vicar.
Memorial Description
Cross of Celtic type on square column on a low pedestal on a base, total height 10 feet, standing at the top of some steps from the road. The dedication is carried on the front of the pedestal. The names are in a single column down the polished front of the shaft of the cross.
Materials used
Granite
Inscription
To the Glory Of God / and in memory of the above men / of this parish / who gave their lives in the Great War / 1914-1918.
Lest we forget.
Names
Cost
£150
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Messrs. J. Lowes and Sons, Ltd.
Notes
1. Apathy and difficulties raising money led to a bitter correspondence in the Durham County Advertiser. £150 was finally raised.
2. According to Illustrated Chronicle, the memorial was unveiled by Brevet Col. J.R. Ritson.
2. According to Illustrated Chronicle, the memorial was unveiled by Brevet Col. J.R. Ritson.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Simon Raine; C. Sanders; James Pasby; Dorothy Hall
Durham County Advertiser 14/1/1921; 2/3/1923; 25/2/1924; 23/8/1924; 28/8/1924; 17/10/1924, and possibly more.
Illustrated Chronicle 7/5/1925 reports unveiling with photos.
Seaham Weekly News 8/5/1925 reports unveiling.
Durham County Advertiser 14/1/1921; 2/3/1923; 25/2/1924; 23/8/1924; 28/8/1924; 17/10/1924, and possibly more.
Illustrated Chronicle 7/5/1925 reports unveiling with photos.
Seaham Weekly News 8/5/1925 reports unveiling.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall
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Cross 1914-18 St. Giles's Churchyard (D47.041)
DURHAM St. Giles’ Churchyard
Arnold Wm. H.
Barnes A.
Beeby N.
Blakey W.
Bush J.
Briggs F.
Carter Wm. H.
Chilton R.
Coyne R.E.
Crowe R.
Davison F.
Davison J.
Dent S.
Dodds J.
Donaldson Wm.
Eales E.
Elliott R.
Elliott W.
Ewbank T.
Farthing J.P.
Fenwick A.
Flowers J.
Gray G.
Goodyear C.W.
Hall T.
Holliday J.
Hargeaves C.
Harrington J.
Harrison G.
Heath F.
Heron A.
Heron W.
Humble T.
Harrison F.
Ivison F.
Jacob G.
Johnson A.
Kirkup J.
Lockey F.
Lockwood T.
Markham T.
McClurg W.J.
McGregor G.
Metcalfe J.
Morley A.
Norwood M.O.
Parkinson G.
Parry C.
Perrin N.
Reed G.A.
Ramsay J.
Read T.
Robinson J.
Rowntree W.E.
Rowntree F.
Spence A.
Shankey J.
Shotton G.
Snowdon A.
Stewart J.
Taylor W.
Tilbrook F.C.
Walker J.
Williamson F.H.
Wise J.
Wright W.G.
Young D.
To the Glory of God
and in memory of the above men
of this parish
who gave their lives in the Great War
1914-1918.
Lest we forget.
Names D47.41
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