Memorial Details
/tn_G4.03 Ph 01 JR.jpg)
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Presbyterian
Reference
G4.03
Place
GLANTON
Map ref
NU 069145
Original Location
Glanton United Reformed Church (former Presbyterian Church). On south wall.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled August 1920 by Lord Ravensworth.
Memorial Description
Plaque 50 inches high x 40 inches (1.27m x 1.01m) at its widest, being slightly tapering, with an overhanging top. It sits on a rectangular black marble pattress 58 inches high x 47 inches 1.47m x 1.19m) wide. At the bottom is carved an officer's cap and gloves in half relief. The words "Pro Patria" are carved in half relief at the top. The inscription is in serif and plain capitals throughout, with the quotations at the bottom in italics.
Materials used
Grey marble on black marble.
Inscription
To the glory of God / and in tender and grateful memory of / the men from this congregation / who gave their lives in the Great War 1914-1918.
They jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high / places of the field.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down / his life for his friends.
They jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high / places of the field.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down / his life for his friends.
Names
How money was raised
Members of the church.
Notes
1. A pamphlet (written by Alan Beith, MP.) published by Branton and Glanton U.R. Church in 1983 states that "There is a memorial to the dead of two world wars" but this appears to be inaccurate.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: John Rutherford
Alnwick & County Gazette 21/08/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Journal 18/08/1920 reports unveiling.
Sources of quotations:
“They jeoparded their lives . . .” Judges 5 v 18;
“Greater love hath no man than this . . .” St.John 15 v 13.
Alnwick & County Gazette 21/08/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Journal 18/08/1920 reports unveiling.
Sources of quotations:
“They jeoparded their lives . . .” Judges 5 v 18;
“Greater love hath no man than this . . .” St.John 15 v 13.
Research acknowledgements
J. Rutherford (Aln & Breamish Local History Society); Michael Newrick
Research In Progress
If you are researching this memorial please contact 2014@newmp.org.uk
Plaque 1914-18 Presbyterian (G4.03)
GLANTON, United Reformed Church.
To the glory of God
and in tender and grateful memory of
the men from this congregation
who gave their lives in the Great War 1914-1918.
Robert Trotter, died in training, June 29, 1916, aged 28.
Andrew Thompson, died of wounds, Sept.28, 1916, aged 24.
Thomas Edgeley Barclay,
killed in action Nov.14, 1916, aged 30.
Andrew Dodds, killed in action April 23, 1917, aged 27.
George Trotter, killed in action April 28, 1917, aged 28.
George Foggin, killed in action Sept.28, 1917, aged 32.
Adam Pringle, killed in action March 22, 1918, aged 21.
Robert James Harvey,
killed in action April 10, 1918 aged 33.
George Henderson,
died a prisoner of war Aug.15, 1918, aged 19.
William Hunter, died a prisoner of war Oct.12, 1918 aged 22.
Joseph John Laidler,
died after an accident Oct.27, 1918, aged 32.
Ralph Alexander Kirkup,
killed in action Oct.27, 1918, aged 24.
They jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high
places of the field.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down
his life for his friends.
NamesG4.03
You are looking at all the information and the best images we have so far on this memorial. If you can supply more information or better images please get in touch by sending an email to enquiries@newmp.org.uk.
Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
The British Library is preserving this site for the future in the UK Web Archive at www.webarchive.org.uk
Copyright 2013, North East War Memorials Project. Registered Charity No. 1113088
Another Effective Group Website