Memorial Details
Memorial
Cross 1914-18 1939-45 St. Mark's Churchyard
Reference
E61.01
Place
ELDON
Map ref
NZ 229276
Original Location
St. Mark’s Churchyard
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled 24/9/1921 by Lord Gainford, dedicated by the Lord Bishop of Durham.
Rededicated 28th April 1956
Rededicated 28th April 1956
Memorial Description
Cross on tapering octagonal pillar with elaborate top, total height about 12 feet. It stands on a low step on top of a pedestal resting on a platform. This is on a step on a paved area. The dedication is carried on the front of the step below the column.
The names are carried in three columns on the front and back of the pedestal, and in two columns on the sides. The names for 1939-45 are carried on the sloping risers of the step below the pedestal. All lettering is leaded using sans serif capitals throughout.
The names are carried in three columns on the front and back of the pedestal, and in two columns on the sides. The names for 1939-45 are carried on the sloping risers of the step below the pedestal. All lettering is leaded using sans serif capitals throughout.
Materials used
Polished grey granite and Hardstone.
Inscription
a. Sacred to the memory of / the men of this district who gave / their lives in the Great War / 1914-1918“
They died that we might live in freedom and peace”.
Erected by public subscription.
b. Also of those who gave their lives in / the Second World War 1939-1945.
They died that we might live in freedom and peace”.
Erected by public subscription.
b. Also of those who gave their lives in / the Second World War 1939-1945.
Names
Who commissioned
War Memorial Committee
Cost
Estimated at £340
How money was raised
It is thought by some older parishioners that Lord Eldon paid for it.
Present condition
Restored 2004
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Made by Messrs. Allison of South Church. Kellet and Clayton, architects, Bishop Auckland.
Notes
1. The church was converted into a multi-purpose building in 1996
2. The old part of the churchyard is closed.
3. The Faculty issued was for a plaque. It could be that there was a change of mind over the form the memorial would take.
4. Prints of the cross were available for sale from the Committee.
2. The old part of the churchyard is closed.
3. The Faculty issued was for a plaque. It could be that there was a change of mind over the form the memorial would take.
4. Prints of the cross were available for sale from the Committee.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Simon Raine; C. Sanders; old photos George Nairn; Nigel Bown; Mark Turner
Diocese of Durham Faculty 1031, issued 21/07/1921
Durham County Advertiser 30/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 06/03/1920 gives progress report inc. appeal for names; 26/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Darlington and Stockton Times (North) 24/09/1921 reports proposed unveiling this afternoon; 01/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Evening Dispatch 26/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Auckland and County Chronicle 22/09/1921 gives notice of unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 26/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation
“They died that we might live . . .” : Hail! and Farewell! John Oxenham
Diocese of Durham Faculty 1031, issued 21/07/1921
Durham County Advertiser 30/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 06/03/1920 gives progress report inc. appeal for names; 26/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Darlington and Stockton Times (North) 24/09/1921 reports proposed unveiling this afternoon; 01/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Evening Dispatch 26/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Auckland and County Chronicle 22/09/1921 gives notice of unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 26/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation
“They died that we might live . . .” : Hail! and Farewell! John Oxenham
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; C. Sanders; John and Mavis Dixon; Miss Janice Clark, Churchwarden, St.Mark’s Church; Andy Denholm; George Nairn; Dorothy Hall; Nigel Bown; Mark Turner
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Cross 1914-18 1939-45 St. Mark's Churchyard (E61.01)
ELDON: St. Mark’s Churchyard
Upper pedestal
Sacred to the memory of
the men of this district who gave
their lives in the Great War
1914-1918
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Main pedestal front.
Abbott W.G. Bowden H. Cooper G.H.
Adamson W. Bowman J. Clark C.J.
Alder A. Bradley B. Coates F.H.
Alderson P. Brown R.O. Coatsworth E.W.
Allinson J. Bradwell T.A. Crosson F.
Barker A. Buist H. Dack H.
Barker N. Canney N. Dixon J.D.
Bell A. Carrick C. Dobson W.C.
Bell J.W. Causland J.W. Douglass A.R.
Binks J. Charlton J.J. Douthwaite G.P.
Blades J.H. Chambers J. Elliott J.
Blenkinsopp A. Christon J.W. Fodden G.H.
Bond J. Cooper F. Fothergill E.J.
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“They died that we might live in freedom and peace”.
Erected by public subscription.
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Front lower pedestal:
Also of those who gave their lives in
the Second World War 1939-1945.
Allison J.R.R. Clark J. Cook G.
Barrett R. Collinson R. Crow R.
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First side:
Frankland J. Griffiths E.
Franklin W. Hall W.
Garthwaite J. Hall G.R.
Gash J.T. Hardy E.
Gibbon J.G. Hardy G.E.
Gibbs A. Harwood W.
Gibbs S. Hill J.
Gray E.T. Hodgson T.
Green G.W. Hodgson H.
Grieves G.H. Holmes G.
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Side 1 lower pedestal (1939-45)
Curle J.G. Grundy T.
Dick R. Hawks W.
Forster L. Hodgson D.T.
Fraser G.S. Hodgson F.
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Side 2
Hutchinson G. Longstaff S.G. Pattison W.T.
Hutchinson J.P. Lowe T. Peacock A.H.
Jackson V. Mather W. Peacock J.W.
Jaques R. Matthews M.E. Pearson B.
Jones E.S. Mawson A.V. Pollitt W.
Ketley F. Metcalfe A.M. Pugh J.
Kirkup A. Metcalfe T. Radley T.A.
Lands G.E. Milburn J.T. Raine J.
Laycock F. Morris J.T. Rickaby G.
Leonard W. Moyle.R Rigg F.
Lewis W. Nicklin W. Roberts J.
Longstaff F. Ord J.P. Robson J.H.
Longstaff B.E. Owens W.C.R. Rowlands J.
Robson W.
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Side 2 lower pedestal (1939-45)
(1939-45)
Hopps J.G. Kirkup R.S. Murphy H.
Hutchinson W.H Langford H. Newton D.
Jennison H. Macleod E.D. Owens V.
Kirkup R. Morris J. Potter J.R.
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Side 3
Scott P.N. Stephenson W.
Scott L. Stockdale R.
Scott T. Storey J.
Scorer J.E. Tarn C.
Sharrocks J. Thompson F.
Sheppard W. Thompson W.H.
Simpson A. Thornton F.A.
Smith S. Tomlinson J.J.
Snowden J. Walker F.
Stewart H. Walton N.S.
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Side 3 lower pedestal (1939-45)
Walton T Wilkinson T W
Woodward W Wilkinson A.
Wilkinson J.L. Wilson M.
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Base of third side (1939-45)
Smith R. Raisebeck K. Todd G.W. Walker L.
Riley W.P. Topham T.W.
Roxby H. Turnbull R.
Simpson T. Wade W.
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