Memorial Details
Memorial
Lychgate 1914-18 St. John the Divine
Reference
A2.01
Place
ACKLINGTON
Map ref
NU227019
Original Location
St. John the Divine Churchyard.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled on 9th October 1921 by Duke of Northumberland. Dedicated by Rev. Canon Mangin.
Memorial Description
Lychgate. Inscription is carved and enhanced with gold lettering in the wood lintel, using elaborate capital letters, with the "U" written as "V".
Materials used
Stone wall with oak pillars, superstructure and gates.
Inscription
and in honour of those from this District who served in the Great War 1914-1918.
Names
None
Who commissioned
War Memorial Committee
How money was raised
Public subscription
Present condition
Restored 2015
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Designed by Messrs. Knowles, Oliver and Leeson.
Notes
1. A brass plaque 4½ inches high x 6½ inches wide (104mm x 152mm) on the east upright of the timbering states "Renovated / on the occasion of / the Coronation / of / Queen Elizabeth II / June 2nd 1953”.
2. After all costs had been paid, £49 was still left. This was put towards the costs of the new village hall, opened May 1925.
3. The lychgate was repaired and restored and rededicated 8th November 2015. The beam carrying the dedication was replaced. Funding came from the War Memorial Trust, Catherine Cookson Trust; Sodexo; H.M.P. Northumberland; Acklington Parish Council; Alnwick Castle Estates; J.H. Burn Charity Tust; Guyzance Hall Estate.
2. After all costs had been paid, £49 was still left. This was put towards the costs of the new village hall, opened May 1925.
3. The lychgate was repaired and restored and rededicated 8th November 2015. The beam carrying the dedication was replaced. Funding came from the War Memorial Trust, Catherine Cookson Trust; Sodexo; H.M.P. Northumberland; Acklington Parish Council; Alnwick Castle Estates; J.H. Burn Charity Tust; Guyzance Hall Estate.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown; T. Harding; P. Thirkell; D. Riches
Diocese of Newcastle Faculty Book 1, No. 753, 1/7/21, (NRO 1875)
Shields Daily News 24/09/1921 carries brief press report of forthcoming unveiling.
Morpeth Herald 09/04/1920 reports decision to have a memorial; 15/10/1920 carries brief report on decision re form the memorial will take, and results of fund raising; 30/09/1921 reports proposed unveiling; 14/10/1921 reports unveiling; 05/06/1925 reports opening of new village hall and the transfer of £49 surplus to the hall fund.
Alnwick & County Gazette10/04/1920 records proposals for tablets in church and school, but that sums raised will dictate whether a lych gate is also possible; 09/10/1920 reports that £554 had been raised and proposal for lychgate will go ahead; 24/09/1921 reports proposed unveiling; 07/10/1922 reports fund raising, and reports that a memorial hall was part of the scheme (NRO)
Newcastle Daily Journal 08/04/1920 reports proposals for memorials in church and schools and a memorial hall;
Illustrated Chronicle 10/10/1921 reports unveiling with photo.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 10/10/1921 reports dedication
Diocese of Newcastle Faculty Book 1, No. 753, 1/7/21, (NRO 1875)
Shields Daily News 24/09/1921 carries brief press report of forthcoming unveiling.
Morpeth Herald 09/04/1920 reports decision to have a memorial; 15/10/1920 carries brief report on decision re form the memorial will take, and results of fund raising; 30/09/1921 reports proposed unveiling; 14/10/1921 reports unveiling; 05/06/1925 reports opening of new village hall and the transfer of £49 surplus to the hall fund.
Alnwick & County Gazette10/04/1920 records proposals for tablets in church and school, but that sums raised will dictate whether a lych gate is also possible; 09/10/1920 reports that £554 had been raised and proposal for lychgate will go ahead; 24/09/1921 reports proposed unveiling; 07/10/1922 reports fund raising, and reports that a memorial hall was part of the scheme (NRO)
Newcastle Daily Journal 08/04/1920 reports proposals for memorials in church and schools and a memorial hall;
Illustrated Chronicle 10/10/1921 reports unveiling with photo.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 10/10/1921 reports dedication
External web link
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Research acknowledgements
The late David Wilkinson, East Coquet Local History Society; the late R.W. Gould; David Riches; Northumberland County Council; J. Brown; Michael Newrick; Dorothy Hall; Tony Harding
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