Memorial Details
Memorial
Crucifix and Plaque Fairhurst 1918 St. John
Reference
H124.03
Place
HESLEDON
Map ref
NZ 441382
Original Location
St. John’s Church (Closed)
Present Location
Moved c2004 to St. Andrew’s Church, Blackhall Colliery. In 2010 it was removed to the Community Centre, where it was mounted on an oak pattress with other memorials.
Which war
1914-18
Memorial Description
Crucifix. Underneath is a plaque, very plain, 4½ inches high x 6½ inches wide mounted under a crucifix. There is a cross at centre top. Lettering is in sans serif and Roman capitals.
Materials used
Brass
Inscription
In loving remembrance of
John Thomas Fairhurst
Killed in Action
21st August 1918. Aged 29
Interred at Bienvillers Military Cemetery
----- R.I.P. -----
Names
See above.
Notes
1. The original gravemarker for Pte. Fairhurst, along with two others were originally placed in the church.
The metal strips on the marker read:
15630 Pte. J. Fairhurst 4th R.Fus.
21-8-18
2. October 2017 the grave markers are on display at the Methodist Church Hesleden.
3. John Thomas Fairhurst is remembered at Hesleden on H124.01
The metal strips on the marker read:
21-8-18
2. October 2017 the grave markers are on display at the Methodist Church Hesleden.
3. John Thomas Fairhurst is remembered at Hesleden on H124.01
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
External web link
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall; Barry Bates
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