Memorial Details
Memorial
Obelisk 1914-18 1939-45 Roadside
Reference
B155.01
Place
BURNOPFIELD
Map ref
NZ 177568
Original Location
On a steeply sloping site at the junction of New Road and Front Street.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled 29th January 1921 by Major Shiel, D.S.O., dedicated by Rev. J. Madill.
Memorial Description
Obelisk on tapering pedestal on four steps, the whole set within a raised kerb 9 inches high x 9 inches thick which may once have had railings round.
On top of the pedestal is a projecting decorated stone which bears a laurel wreath in each side. The dedication and names are incised and gilded in Roman capitals on all sides of the pedestal.
The dates are raised in a sunken panel on the bottom step.
The names for 1939-45 have been added to the risers of the bottom step.
On top of the pedestal is a projecting decorated stone which bears a laurel wreath in each side. The dedication and names are incised and gilded in Roman capitals on all sides of the pedestal.
The dates are raised in a sunken panel on the bottom step.
The names for 1939-45 have been added to the risers of the bottom step.
Materials used
Polished grey granite
Inscription
In thankful recognition of / the men who gave their services / and in grateful memory of those / who gave their lives in / the Great War.
Greater love hath no man than this, / that a man lay down his life for / his friends.
Erected by the people of / Burnopfield and District 1914-1918
Greater love hath no man than this, / that a man lay down his life for / his friends.
Erected by the people of / Burnopfield and District 1914-1918
Names
Who commissioned
Burnopfield and District War Memorial Committee (Chairman, Mr. Robert Heslop; Secretary Mr. John Lawson).
Cost
£1,600 inc. ambulance.
How money was raised
Public subscription. Land given by the Watson family of Burnopfield House.
Present condition
Following vandalism and graffiti, in 2005 the whole memorial and site was cleaned and tidied, and the letters regilded.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Made by W. Ayton and Sons, Blackhill.
Ownership and maintenance
Accepted by Cllr. Trotter, Chairman of Tanfield Urban Council, at the unveiling.
Notes
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Simon Raine; C. Sanders; old postcards: John S. Perry; Tony Harding; George Nairn
Stanley News 03/02/1921 gives a history of the scheme.
Illustrated Chronicle 31/01/1921 reports unveiling with photos.
Consett Guardian 04/02/1921 reports unveiling with photo.
Consett and Stanley Chronicle 04/02/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 25/09/1920 reports progress.
Northern Echo 31/01/1921 reports unveiling.
Blaydon Courier 05/02/1921 reports unveiling.
Durham County Record Office Service of dedication 1914-18 EP/Bur 2/7
Memories of Burnopfield Dorothy Rand and George Nairn, County Durham Books ISBN 1 897585 54 5
Source of quotation:
“Greater love hath no man . . .” St. John 15 v 13
Stanley News 03/02/1921 gives a history of the scheme.
Illustrated Chronicle 31/01/1921 reports unveiling with photos.
Consett Guardian 04/02/1921 reports unveiling with photo.
Consett and Stanley Chronicle 04/02/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 25/09/1920 reports progress.
Northern Echo 31/01/1921 reports unveiling.
Blaydon Courier 05/02/1921 reports unveiling.
Durham County Record Office Service of dedication 1914-18 EP/Bur 2/7
Memories of Burnopfield Dorothy Rand and George Nairn, County Durham Books ISBN 1 897585 54 5
Source of quotation:
“Greater love hath no man . . .” St. John 15 v 13
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Errol Broomfield; Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; Dorothy Hall, C. Sanders; Doug. Gibson; John S. Perry; Tony Harding; George Nairn; Yorkshire Regiment Remembrance
Research In Progress
The names on Burnopfield Memorial (B155.01) have been researched by Steve Davidson
Contact: sommecat@yahoo.co.uk
Obelisk 1914-18 1939-45 Roadside (B155.01)
BURNOPFIELD Junction of New Road and Front Street.
Front top panel
In thankful recognition of
the men who gave their services
and in grateful memory of those
who gave their lives in
the Great War.
King’s Royal Rifles
Major A.T. Watson
Durham Light Infantry
2nd Lt W. Braidford 2nd Lt. P. Braidford M.C.
Royal Navy
Ld.Stoker T. Murray A.B. R. Hindhaugh
Stoker R. Knight “ G. Layton
A.B. H. Atkinson “ W.W. Musgrove
“ G. Ditchburn “ J. Robinson
“ R.T. Goodfellow “ A.M. Wilkinson
Northumberland Hussars
Trooper F.Hull
Royal Artillery
Cp. Saddler J. Thirlwell Driver W. Anderson
Bomb. W. Anderson “ J. Clasper
Gunner F.G. Crozier “ W. Rowe
“ R. Gregory “ J.R. Wilkinson
“ W.D. Holme
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Front middle panel
“Greater love hath no man than this
that a man lay down his life for
his friends.”
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Front lower panel
Erected by the people of
Burnopfield and District.
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Front bottom
1914-1918
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Left side top panel
Royal Engineers
Corp. J. Mason Sapper J. McCreesh
Sapper R. Dickson “ J.E. Reay
“ M. Duffy “ J.C. Wood
“ A. Harrison
Grenadier Guards Irish Guards
Pte. G. Potts Pte. J. Southern
Coldstream Guards
Pte. C.E. Randall
Durham Light Infantry
Sergt. P. Downey Pte. R. Gray
“ J.O. Elliott “ J. Hague
“ W. Wake “ J. Hinds
L/Cpl R. Carter “ S.H. Jennings
“ W .Lowther “ F. Kenny
“ H. Wilkinson M.M. “ R. Lough
Pte. T. Allan “ J. Mason
“ S. Armstrong “ J. O’Keefe
“ R. Baker “ P. O’Neal
“ T. Baker “ J. Pride
“ J. Bell “ J .Scott
“ G. Beestone “ J. Shearer
“ N. Bush “ F. Trodden
“ C. Clasper “ P. Ward
“ G.B. Douthwaite “ J. Wright
“ J.R. Fenwick “ F. Hindhaugh
“ G.H. Bolam “ A.G. Jefferson
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Left side middle panel
Sgt. J. Clasper M.M. Pte. J. Hodgsen
Pte. J. Forman Pte. A. Machie
Pte. J. Graham Pte. P. O’Niell
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Left side lower panel
Sgt. N. Amos 640 Sq. F/Sgt. J. Liddle 14 Sq.
F/O. H.D. Clarke 49 Sq. Sgt. J. McGoldrick
F/Sgt. R. Clarke 12 Sq. “ R. Parkin 75 Sq.
Sgt. A.F. Gleadle 61 Sq. F/Sgt. J.E. Trewick 37 Sq.
AC/R. M.K. Hinds RAVR. W.O. J.F.R. Tate 619 Sq.
Sgt. L. Jarron 240 Sq.
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Rear top panel
Yorkshire Regt
L/Cpl. G. Bell Pte. J.W. Green
Pte. J. Bell “ J. McClusky
“ T.W. Ellison “ J.J. Reid
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Pte. J.R. Ord M.M. L/Cpl T. Lake
West Ridings
Pte. G.H. Smith Pte. R. Cruddas
Manchester Regt.
Pte. T. Lake
Welsh Regt.
Pte. J. Bell
Royal Scots Regt.
Pte. J. Bell
Royal Iniskilling Fusiliers
Pte. D. Walsh
New Zealand Rifles
Rifleman J. Graham Rifleman W. Scott
Royal Army Service Corps
Driver J. Brannigan
Royal Army Medical Corps
Pte. R.E. Brewis M.M. Pte. T.R. Carr
Welsh Guards Essex Regt.
Pte. R. Ellis Pte. J.T. Herworth
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Rear middle panel
1st Rad.Off. J. Brennan M.N.
L/Stw. T. Dywer R.N.P.S. R.Reed
St. J. McNaughton R.N. J. Sables
W. Mason R.N.
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Rear lower panel
P/Sgt. C.G. Baldwin R.F.C. J. Cairns
M.B. Brennan T.Irish Naval J. Cranney
Pte. T. Briggs C.Guards W. Cranney
“ J.W. Gibson 2/4 Y/L P. Hanratty
“ D.W. Morrel N.Staffs. J. Harrahill
S/M. J. Mulcany R.N.V.R. J. Holley
Drv. W. Nevin R.A. S.G. Nevin
Sap. R.W. Taylor R.E. J.R. Wood
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Right side top panel
Northumberland Fusiliers
Sergt. G. Dews Pte. P. Grimes
“ J. Hickman “ T. Hanrattie
“ W.J. Lewis “ T. Henderson
“ W. Lloyd “ R.W. Herron
Corp. J. Bingham “ T. Heslin
“ T. Ord “ W. Humble
L/Cpl T. Connolly “ D. Kirby
“ R.G. Jones “ I.J. Largue
Pte. E. Bell “ J. Lever
“ J. Blackwood “ S. Long
“ J. Brennan “ F. McCue
“ T. Brown “ H. Meek
“ J. Burke “ H. Ord
“ M. Cairns “ J.G. Oxley
“ J. Cape “ H.W. Robinson
“ G. Carr “ J.H. Robinson
“ D. Cassidy “ G. Rooney
“ P. Castling “ H.F. Rowell
“ G. Charlton “ H. Scott
“ T. Cook “ F. Southern
“ R. Curry “ J. Sowerby
“ R. Curtis “ A.G. Summerson
“ D. Davis “ B. Thompson
“ J.C. Ekin “ F. Waddle
“ W.T. Errington “ A. Wilkinson
“ J.R. Fisk “ T.F. Wilkinson
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Right side middle panel
“ J. Crompton “ J.T. Reay
“ F.A. Long L/Cpl.E. Johnson
H.Cpl.G. Fowler Pte. F. Johnson
Pte. C.F. Harm “ E. Poole
“ T. Liddle “ J. Wilkinson
“ P. Lynch “ J.K. Wilkinson
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Right side lower panel
Pte W. Aspinal B Watch Gun. E. Porter R.A.
Cf/M. T. Burns R.E.M.E. F/M. A.T.Reay A.F.S.
2Lt. R.K. Carr D.L.I. Pte. T. Riddel Border R.
Trp. E. Fail R.Tanks “ J. Ritson T.Scot.
Pte. N. Laws D.L.I. L/Cpl. J.H. Scott R.E.
Patricia Lawson A.T.S. Lt. F.B. Wigham Hamps R.
NamesB155.01
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