Memorial Details
Memorial
Obelisk 1914-18 1939-45 St. Cuthbert's Churchyard
Reference
H127.01
Place
HIGH ETHERLEY
Map ref
NZ 165283
Original Location
St. Cuthbert’s Church, Church Street. In the churchyard
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled August 1920 by Sir Arthur Pearse, Bart.
b. Unveiled 11th November 1947 by Cllr. T.E. Thompson, Chairman of Etherley Parish Council.
b. Unveiled 11th November 1947 by Cllr. T.E. Thompson, Chairman of Etherley Parish Council.
Memorial Description
Obelisk on a pedestal 4 feet high x 2 feet 6 inches sq. on two steps 1 foot high x 3 feet square and 1 foot 3 inches high x 4 feet square, total height 14 feet. There is some moulding.
The dedication and names are in lead lettering. Those for 1914-18 are in unusual format, listed alphabetically, but in lines of one, two or three names, in no set pattern. Those for 1939-45 are in a single column, with two further names on the riser of the step below.
The whole is set inside a stone kerb, the railings from which have gone.
The dedication and names are in lead lettering. Those for 1914-18 are in unusual format, listed alphabetically, but in lines of one, two or three names, in no set pattern. Those for 1939-45 are in a single column, with two further names on the riser of the step below.
The whole is set inside a stone kerb, the railings from which have gone.
Materials used
Grey marble on freestone base.
Inscription
a. Victory Through Sacrifice
In Honour / and to the memory of / the men of / Etherley, Toft Hill, / Morley and Windmill / who gave their lives for / their country / in the great European War / 1914 - 1918 Their name liveth for evermore
b. 1939-1945
In Honour / and to the memory of / the men of / Etherley, Toft Hill, / Morley and Windmill / who gave their lives for / their country / in the great European War / 1914 - 1918 Their name liveth for evermore
b. 1939-1945
Names
Cost
a. £170
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Mr. W. Allison, Bishop Auckland.
Notes
1, The name "Tarren" is spelled "Tarran" in the CWGC entry.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; Simon Raine; Peter Walker; Dorothy Hall
Darlington and Stockton Times 14/08/1920
Auckland and County Chronicle 12/08/1920 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 10/08/1920 reports unveiling.
Northern Despatch 11/11/1947 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation
“Their name liveth for evermore” : Apocrypha, Ecclesiasticus 44
Darlington and Stockton Times 14/08/1920
Auckland and County Chronicle 12/08/1920 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 10/08/1920 reports unveiling.
Northern Despatch 11/11/1947 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation
“Their name liveth for evermore” : Apocrypha, Ecclesiasticus 44
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders; John and Mavis Dixon; Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; Dorothy Hall; Peter Walker
Research In Progress
Kevin Richardson is researching the names on this memorial
Contact:
knrichardson53@gmail.com
Obelisk 1914-18 1939-45 St. Cuthbert's Churchyard (H127.01)
HIGH ETHERLEY St. Cuthbert’s Churchyard
“Victory Through Sacrifice”
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In Honour
and to the memory of
the men of
Etherley, Toft Hill,
Morley, and Windmill,
who gave their lives for
their country
in the Great European War
1914 - 1918
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On side
T.A. Alderson.
D. Baister. J. Bainbridge.
F. Brunskill.
A. Craddock. J.A. Caile. J. Clark.
J.R. Featherstone. W. Featherstone.
F. Gaskin. W. Greaveson.
A. Hardy. J.C. Harrison. H.R. Hall.
J.A. Hodgson. G.B. Hodgson.
G. Hobson.
W.A. Moses. W. Million.
T.G. Reed. J.C. Richards. O. Rushford.
A. Sams. F. Tasy.
R. Wilson. J. Williams.
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Their name liveth for evermore
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On rear
1939 - 45
W.G. Arkless.
W.A. Dent.
F. Etherington.
C. Graham.
H. Greavison.
W. Guy.
J.R. Hampson.
S. Holmes.
M. Maddison.
H. Millington.
R. Naisbitt.
C.S. Southcombe.
F.R. Starling.
J.G. Tallentire.
G. Tarren.
W. Wright.
R. Young.
On riser below
W. Sanders.
H. Smith.
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Auckland County Chronicle has
C. Hopson instead of G. Hobson
J.C. Richardson instead of J.C. Richards
O. Rusford instead of O. Rushford.
NamesH127.01
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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