Memorial Details
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Memorial
Cross 1914-18 1939-45 Roadside
Reference
E18.01
Place
EGLINGHAM
Map ref
NU 108194
Original Location
In grounds of village hall.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled Easter Sunday 27th March 1921 by Mrs. Sutton-Jones of Roseden Hall.
Memorial Description
Cross of Celtic design “resembling the Saxon cross on Iona” about 11 feet 6 inches (3.5 m) high on two graduated bases, which in turn stand on two steps. Base is 147cm x 122cm. The pedestal and the top step bear the inscription in sans serif capitals. The monument stands in a semi-circular enclosure backed by a privet hedge and fronted by a low iron railing.
“The cross, 1.98m (6 feet 6 inches) high, springs from a die, two feet in height, set upon two finely finished blocks of stone” (Illustrated Chronicle)
“The cross, 1.98m (6 feet 6 inches) high, springs from a die, two feet in height, set upon two finely finished blocks of stone” (Illustrated Chronicle)
Materials used
"Hewn out of the Liver Rock in the depths of the Old Denwick Quarry" (i.e. freestone)
Inscription
To the glory of God / in honour of the men / of this parish who fought, / and in ever / grateful remembrance / of those who fell / in the Great War / 1914-1918.
See ye to it that these shall not have died in vain.
See ye to it that these shall not have died in vain.
Names
Cost
a. £85/5/6d including masonry and wrought iron railing £43/12/1d; yew hedge and sundries £11/16/1d.
How money was raised
a. Land for memorial was given to the village for a peppercorn rent by Sir Thomas Milvain.
Present condition
Good
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
John E. Watson. Designer - Messrs. Thomas Watson of Alnwick
Notes
1. Mrs. Sutton-Jones, who unveiled the memorial, had lost her only son in the war, and his name is on the memorial.
2. In 1921 Messrs. H. Brown and T. Burn agreed to undertake future upkeep, and Mr. Stanley Taylor offered to attend to flowers and immediate surroundings.
2. In 1921 Messrs. H. Brown and T. Burn agreed to undertake future upkeep, and Mr. Stanley Taylor offered to attend to flowers and immediate surroundings.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown; P. Thirkell; Tony Harding
Alnwick & County Gazette 12/03/1921 carries a letter explaining various difficulties over finding a site, and the design and erection; 19/03/1921 reports proposed unveiling on Easter Sunday; 26/03/1921 carries description; 02/04/1921 reports unveiling; 03/12/1921 reports that the memorial is still not paid for, and that £90+ had been raised at a Free Gift Sale; 16/09/1922 reports finances and proposals for upkeep (NRO).
Illustrated Chronicle 22/03/1921 reports proposed unveiling next Sunday.
Northern Echo 28/03/1921 carries brief report of unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 26/03/1921 reports proposed unveiling; 02/04/1921 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation:
“See ye to it . . .” Quoted from certificate sent to the families of the fallen under the cypher of King George V
Alnwick & County Gazette 12/03/1921 carries a letter explaining various difficulties over finding a site, and the design and erection; 19/03/1921 reports proposed unveiling on Easter Sunday; 26/03/1921 carries description; 02/04/1921 reports unveiling; 03/12/1921 reports that the memorial is still not paid for, and that £90+ had been raised at a Free Gift Sale; 16/09/1922 reports finances and proposals for upkeep (NRO).
Illustrated Chronicle 22/03/1921 reports proposed unveiling next Sunday.
Northern Echo 28/03/1921 carries brief report of unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 26/03/1921 reports proposed unveiling; 02/04/1921 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation:
“See ye to it . . .” Quoted from certificate sent to the families of the fallen under the cypher of King George V
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
John Rutherford, Aln & Breamish Local History Society; J. Brown; P.Thirkell; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial are being researched by Janet Rice who can be contacted on jandg.whince@talk21.com
Cross 1914-18 1939-45 Roadside (E18.01)
EGLINGHAM, Cross in village.
To the glory of God
in honour of the men
of this parish who fought,
and in ever
grateful remembrance
of those who fell
in the Great War
1914-1918
Thomas Atkinson Richard Matthew Hall
James Atkinson Frederick Jerram
Andrew Blyth William Henry Moore
Bertram R. Barron Thomas Pybus
John Brown George J. Redpath
Robert Brewis Richard Ridding
Peter Cairns Cecil Gwyn Sutton-Jones
Thomas Dunn James Stawart
Norman Davison William Straughan
Horace Hall George Thompson
Thomas Hall William Thompson
Arthur Titheridge
See ye to it that these shall not have died in vain
---------------------------------------------------
On side
1939-1945
Sarah Elizabeth Dixon Q.A.I.M.N.S.R.
Peter Richard Hall R.A.O.C.
George William Oliver R.N.F.
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