Memorial Details
Memorial
Peal of bells and Plaque 1914-18 St. James
Reference
C102.01
Place
CASTLE EDEN
Map ref
NZ 427384
Original Location
St. James’ Church, The Village
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Dedicated 30th November 1919 by Bishop of Durham.
Memorial Description
Peal of tubular bells.
There is a plaque 41˝ inches high x 26 inches wide of white marble with dark green marble surround. There are three regimental badges at the top. The dedication is in black Roman capitals. The letter “u” has been replaced by the letter “v”.
There is a plaque 41˝ inches high x 26 inches wide of white marble with dark green marble surround. There are three regimental badges at the top. The dedication is in black Roman capitals. The letter “u” has been replaced by the letter “v”.
Materials used
Marble plaque.
Inscription
To the Glory of God and in honour and memory of 3 gallant men, only sons, sometime of this parish, who gave their lives for their country 1914-1918.
These bells are placed in this church by Rowland Burdon and Mary Arundell Burdon.
These bells are placed in this church by Rowland Burdon and Mary Arundell Burdon.
Names
How money was raised
Rowland Burdon Senior and Mary Arundell Burdon.
Notes
1. The Burdons owned the whole village and estate.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Dorothy Hall
Durham Chronicle 05/12/1919 reports dedication.
Northern Daily Mail 28/11/1919 reports proposed unveiling.
Durham County Advertiser 01/02/1920 reports unveiling with poem quoted above.
Durham Chronicle 05/12/1919 reports dedication.
Northern Daily Mail 28/11/1919 reports proposed unveiling.
Durham County Advertiser 01/02/1920 reports unveiling with poem quoted above.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; Dorothy Hall
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Peal of bells and Plaque 1914-18 St. James (C102.01)
CASTLE EDEN St. James’ Church
To the Glory of God and
in honour and memory
of three gallant men
only sons sometime of
this parish who gave
their lives for their
country 1914-1918
These bells are placed
in this church by
Rowland Burdon and
Mary Arundell Burdon
Rowland Burdon
Capt & Flight Comdr. RFC
John Hutchinson Tristram
Lt.1st. Batt Worcester Regt.
John Gorrie
Sergt. 18th Durham L.I.
NamesC102.01
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