Memorial Details
Memorial
Cross 1914-18 1939-45 Road junction
Reference
E72.01
Place
EAGLESCLIFFE
Map ref
NZ 422148.
Original Location
At road junction of Yarm Road with Victoria Road. Inside a fenced area.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
c. Malaya 1950
b. 1939-45
c. Malaya 1950
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled 25th September 1920 by Col. G.O. Spence, dedicated by Rev. B. Harvey.
Memorial Description
Cross of plain Latin type on tall slim tapering column, total height 15 feet. There is decoration half way down the stem. It stands on a square pedestal, resting on two steps, on a hard concrete floor. The whole stands in an enclosure of about a tenth of an acre with 5 foot high railings and a gate. The dedication is on the north and south sides of the pedestal.
Materials used
Grey Aberdeen granite
Inscription
North side:
To live in hearts we / love is not to die.
South side:
Erected / at the end of the / Great European War / 1914-1919 / in memory of the men from / Eaglescliffe and Preston / who gave their lives in a / just cause.
Greater love hath no man than this, / that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Names
Cost
£1,027
How money was raised
Public subscription.
Present condition
Restored 2005
Notes
1. At the unveiling, £727 had been raised, but a further £300 was needed. The Chairman agreed to double his subscription to £100 if others were also prepared to help.
2. The gate of the railings around the area is locked and this must be the only monument to which direct access is not possible. It seems not to be used.
3. The park was refurbished in 2004 with new brick paths and new benches, the paving round the cross was renewed along with the railings. This did not include recutting the lettering on the memorial, which is hard to read.
4. At the time of the Great War, there were approx. 2,000 people in the area, of whom 38 fell.
2. The gate of the railings around the area is locked and this must be the only monument to which direct access is not possible. It seems not to be used.
3. The park was refurbished in 2004 with new brick paths and new benches, the paving round the cross was renewed along with the railings. This did not include recutting the lettering on the memorial, which is hard to read.
4. At the time of the Great War, there were approx. 2,000 people in the area, of whom 38 fell.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Simon Raine
Darlington & Stockton Times 02/10/1920
Stockton & Teesside Herald 20/03/1919 page 2 reports the meeting where the decision to erect a memorial costing £1000 was made; 02/10/1920
Northern Echo 27/09/1920 reports unveiling;
Illustrated Chronicle 27/09/1920 carries photos.
Evening Gazette 26/09/2005 reports rededication.
Source of quotation
“To live in hearts we love . . .” (Should be "To live on in hearts") Hallowed ground. Thomas Campbell. 1777-1884
“Greater love hath no man . . .” : St. John 15 v 13
Darlington & Stockton Times 02/10/1920
Stockton & Teesside Herald 20/03/1919 page 2 reports the meeting where the decision to erect a memorial costing £1000 was made; 02/10/1920
Northern Echo 27/09/1920 reports unveiling;
Illustrated Chronicle 27/09/1920 carries photos.
Evening Gazette 26/09/2005 reports rededication.
Source of quotation
“To live in hearts we love . . .” (Should be "To live on in hearts") Hallowed ground. Thomas Campbell. 1777-1884
“Greater love hath no man . . .” : St. John 15 v 13
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; C. Sanders; R. Henderson, Billingham; Tony Harding
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial are being researched by Denis Rigg.
Contact: denisrrigg@gmail.com
Cross 1914-18 1939-45 Road junction (E72.01)
EAGLESCLIFFE Road junction
Front Face: Upper Panel
ERECTED
at the end of the
GREAT EUROPEAN WAR
(1914-1919).
in memory of the men
from
Eaglescliffe and Preston
who gave their lives in
a just cause.
“Greater love hath no man
than this.”
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Side (right Face); Upper Panel
Arrowsmith, J. Capt. 6th D.L.I.
Dobson, A. “ Aus. Infty.
Sadler, G.G. “ 3rd Drag. Gds.
Braithwaite, A. Lieut. R.A.F.
Hoggett, F.R. “ Q.R.W.S. Regt.
John, I.G. “ S. Wales Bds.
Scott, R. “ R.A.F.
Atkinson, B. Sergt. Maj. 4th Yorks.
Atkinson, F. Sergt. 2nd D.L.I.
Simpson, P. “ 4th Yorks.
Verrill, T.V. “ 9th K.O.Y.L.I.
Grey, G.E. Corpl. 4th Yorks.
Howe, H. “ R.F.A.
Cockshott, P.J. L.Corpl. Oxford and Bucks.
Marston, H.H. “ 4th Yorks.
Sawbridge, T. “ 2/4 Yorks and Lancs.
Walls, A. “ M.G.C.
Butters, T. (D.C.M.)Pte. 4th N.F.
Bray, F. “ 1st Gordons.
Dealtry, T. “ 5th D.L.I.
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Side (left) Face: Upper Panel
Dawson, G.F.R. Pte. 22nd D.L.I.
Dealtry, E. “ 8th Yorks.
Hubbert, A. “ 4th Yorks.
Henderson, R.T. “ 17th N.F.
Johnson, V. “ A.S.C.
Marley, W. “ 2/4th Dorsets.
Marshall, F. “ 9th H.L.I.
Okey, W. Signl. Royal Scots.
Overfield, D. Pte. 15th D.L.I.
Porritt, G.R. “ 2/6 Notts and Derby.
Peat, G. Signl. N.Z.F.
Vickers, J. Sap. R.E.
Wilkinson, T. Pte. 6th D.L.I.
Wilson, J.A. “ 10th D.L.I.
Wood, W. L-Cpl. 6th K.O.Y.L.I.
Flower, J. Gnr. R.F.A.
Davison, W.E. Engr. Mer. Ser.
Todd, W. “ “ “
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Back: Upper Panel
“To Live in hearts we leave
behind is not to die.”
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Front Face: Lower Panel
Roll of Honour
2nd World War,
(1939-1945)
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Side (right) Face: Lower Panel
Pte. Dunn, E. Pte. Blench, W.
Pte. Clapham, F.J. Cpl. Bootland, J.T.
2nd. Lt. Prudom, P. F/Sgt. Trenholme, H.
2nd. Eng. Burns, F.L. Gdmn. Brownlee, J.
Flt. Sgt. Mason, G.M. Major Treghman, R. M.C.
Drvr. Marshall, S. Pte. Betty E. Precious.
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Side (left) Face: Lower Panel
Sgt. Dobson J.M. Sgt. Hathaway, T.S.
D/Hd. Dunham, D.V. L.A.C. Langhorn. K.W.
Flt. Sgt. Elders, G.S. A/B. Wilson, S.
Sgt. Woodhouse, J. Sub Lt. Waddington, P.
Tpr. Guy, K. (Malaya, 1950).
F/O Moore, D.C.
NamesE72.01
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