Memorial Details
Memorial
Cross 1914-18 1939-45 Churchyard
Reference
S150.01
Place
STARTFORTH
Present Location
In the churchyard
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled February 1921 by Capt. J.J. Bell-Irving; dedicated by Rev. Canon Gough, Rector of Barningham and Rural Dean.
Memorial Description
Cross of Saxon design approx. 2 m high. It has three panels. The dedication is on the front panel using sans serif capitals with the dedication in italics. The names are carried on bronze columns on each side.
Materials used
Grey Cornish granite
Inscription
To the glory of God / and in grateful memory of / the brave men of the parish / of Startforth who made the / great sacrifice for the sake / of their King and Country.
AD 1914-1919.
"I have fought a good fight". II Timothy 4:7
AD 1914-1919.
"I have fought a good fight". II Timothy 4:7
Names
Who commissioned
War Memorial Committee
Cost
Approx. £130.
How money was raised
Public subscription.
Present condition
It was cleaned and refurbished in 1995 by Messrs. Bainbridge Bros. of Darlington.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Appleby Stonemasons of Barnard Castle.
Notes
1. The parishes of Boldron and Egglestone Abbey were invited to have a joint memorial.
2. One proposal was for a stone seat
3. The study of this war memorial formed the basis of a study by Catherine Ryan for a Masters Degree in Local and Family History with the University of Dundee. Follow the link below.
2. One proposal was for a stone seat
3. The study of this war memorial formed the basis of a study by Catherine Ryan for a Masters Degree in Local and Family History with the University of Dundee. Follow the link below.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Auckland Chronicle 17/02/1921 reports unveiling
Darlington & Stockton Times 19/02/1921 report unveiling.
Durham County Record Office: Startforth Parish Council Minutes Ref: RD/St 246-247.
Teesdale Mercury 05/03/1919; 28/05/1919 reports "some tension"; 10/03/1920; 04/08/1920
Darlington & Stockton Times 19/02/1921 report unveiling.
Durham County Record Office: Startforth Parish Council Minutes Ref: RD/St 246-247.
Teesdale Mercury 05/03/1919; 28/05/1919 reports "some tension"; 10/03/1920; 04/08/1920
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
Catherine Ryan
Research In Progress
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Cross 1914-18 1939-45 Churchyard (S150.01)
To the glory of God
and in grateful memory of
the brave men of the parish
of Startforth who made the
great sacrifice for the sake
of their King and Country.
AD 1914-1919.
"I have fought a good fight". II Timothy 4:7
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Side panel 1
1914-1919
R. Cecil Bailey
William Chapman
Robert B. Chatt
Oliver Cook
Albert Foott
John W. Hewitson
Frederick Littlefair
Robert McKitton
Walter H. Parratt
Robert W. Storey
Robley Strong
George Strong
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Side panel 2
1939-1945
Wilfred Allison
Eric Chatt
William Hall
Tom Pennock
Memorial renovated 1995 by
Startforth Welfare Fund
NamesS150.01
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