Memorial Details
Memorial
Cross 1914-18 1939-45 St. Andrew's Churchyard
Reference
A40.01
Place
AYCLIFFE
Map ref
2822/2922
Original Location
St. Andrew’s Churchyard, on the west side of the path to the church door.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled 11th October 1922 by Sir James Keith Trotter, K.C.B. of Aislaby Lodge, Sleights, Whitby; dedicated by the Ven. P.A. Derry, Archdeacon of Auckland.
Memorial Description
Cross on tall octagonal column on square pedestal with single octagonal step, 14 feet high (4.26m). There are two plaques attached to the square pedestal, both of inverted ‘T’ shape, made of bronze.
The dedication and names are for 1914-18 on the plaque on the front. Those for 1939-45 are on the right. On both plaques the names are listed in two columns.
The lettering is in raised sans serif capitals for 1914-18, and Roman capitals for 1939-45.
The dedication and names are for 1914-18 on the plaque on the front. Those for 1939-45 are on the right. On both plaques the names are listed in two columns.
The lettering is in raised sans serif capitals for 1914-18, and Roman capitals for 1939-45.
Materials used
Stone with bronze plaques.
Inscription
a. To the Glory / of God / and in memory / of / (names) / who died in the Great War 1914-1918
b. To the Glory / of God / and in memory / of / (names) / who died in the Great War / 1939-1945
b. To the Glory / of God / and in memory / of / (names) / who died in the Great War / 1939-1945
Names
Cost
£120
How money was raised
Public subscription
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Mr. W.T. Jones of Durham
Notes
1. The shape of the cross is related to St. Andrew, to whom the church is dedicated.
2. Sir James Trotter was the son of the late Rev. Thomas L. Trotter who was rector of Great Stainton for 50 years.
3. It is unusual to see the 1939-45 war described as the “Great War” but this obviously an exact copy of the 1914-18 plaque.
4. In Durham County Archives is a handwritten sheet Reference EP/Ay 14/22 which appears to be a list of those who served in 1914-18 with casualties indicated by a cross. These names have been added to the list of those on the memorial. To see the original list, follow the link below.
2. Sir James Trotter was the son of the late Rev. Thomas L. Trotter who was rector of Great Stainton for 50 years.
3. It is unusual to see the 1939-45 war described as the “Great War” but this obviously an exact copy of the 1914-18 plaque.
4. In Durham County Archives is a handwritten sheet Reference EP/Ay 14/22 which appears to be a list of those who served in 1914-18 with casualties indicated by a cross. These names have been added to the list of those on the memorial. To see the original list, follow the link below.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; Simon Raine; Dorothy Hall; photo of unveiling and later photo: David Blair
Stockton and Teesside Herald 14/10/1922 reports
Durham County Archives Reference EP/Ay 14/22
Darlington and Stockton Times 14/10/1922 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 16/10/1922 reports unveiling.
The Great War Great Aycliffe, Brafferton and Coatham Munderville Remember Aycliffe Village Local History Society 2014
Stockton and Teesside Herald 14/10/1922 reports
Durham County Archives Reference EP/Ay 14/22
Darlington and Stockton Times 14/10/1922 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 16/10/1922 reports unveiling.
The Great War Great Aycliffe, Brafferton and Coatham Munderville Remember Aycliffe Village Local History Society 2014
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Additional Notes
a. Edward Pratt was the subject of an article by the Northern Echo
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; C. Sanders; John and Mavis Dixon; Dorothy Hall; David Blair (Aycliffe Village Local History Society)
Research In Progress
Aycliffe Village Local History Society have researched the names on the War Memorial for both 1914-18 and 1939-45 and the information is on their website www.aycliffehistory.org.uk.
Contact: vivienellis@btinternet.com
Cross 1914-18 1939-45 St. Andrew's Churchyard (A40.01)
AYCLIFFE St. Andrew’s Churchyard
On front
To the Glory
of God
and in memory
of
Aylmer Eade Alfred Matson
Anthony Coates Charles Matson
Alexander Dunn Walter Robinson
Charles Gell Joseph Robinson
Henry Goundry William Scott
Edward Pratt George Slater
Edward Wardle
Who died in the Great War 1914-18
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On side
To the Glory
of God
and of memory
of
John Brunton Edgar Matson
Eric Boulby Walter Rossiter
William Hakin Robert Robinson
Fred Hadrick John Snowden
George Tweddle
Who died in the Great War
1939-1945
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Transcript of names on document in Durham County Archives.
Eade Charles Marshall Moore
“ Aylmer + “ Gordon
Alsop “ Sydney
Blenkinsopp Joe Parker James
“ Jack Plasket Albert
Buckle Ernest Robinson George (left)
Bainbridge George “ Wm.
Boddy Wm. “ Fred
“ Joe “ Thomas
Boddington Tom (Traveller) “ Joseph
Burbridge Louis “ Fred
Dent Fred “ Arthur B.
Denham Mathew “ Benjamin
Dickinson David “ Wm.
Dale Robert Richardson Joseph
Bland Thomas (Sugar Hill) Scott Wm. +
Coulson Jim “ Charles
Crusher Robert “ Walter
“ Thomas “ Harry
“ Joseph H. Searle Harry
Evison Fred Tanyard “ Aleck
Farrell Michael “ Robert (Ricknall)
Furness Jno. Thos. Stelling Mathew
Garthwaite Harry Thompson Thos. (Simpasture)
“ Percy “ Wilfrid “
Gladwin Stephen Turner Middleton
Goldsboro Harry Slater +
Goodwin Charles “ +
Hadrick Fred Watson Joe
Hewitt Jack (left) Walker Jacob
Hall Wm. “ Harry
“ Ernest Wallis John George (Woodham)
Hanson Jonathan White Jas. Walter (Simpasture)
Jagger George
Kent Leslie Brafferton
“ Edwin Blenkiron
“ Wm. Bruce Arthur
“ Alfred Pinkney Wm.
“ Walter “ Wm. Jnr.
“ Norman “ Cecil
“ Cecil Richardson George
Lockie Wm. Robinson Charles
Hollingsworth Ernest “ “
Mail James “
Matson Wm. Robson Ted
“ Tom Firby Ambrose
“ Alfred +
“ Charles +
McCormack +
Gell Charles +
Nelson Wm.
“ Alick
“ Harry
Pratt +
Robinson Anthony +
NamesA40.01
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