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Cross 1914-18 Roadside

Reference

H3.01

Place

HALLINGTON

Map ref

NY 984743

Original Location

By roadside at crossroads between Hallington and Bingfield.

Which war

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date

Unveiled 5th September 1921 by Col. E.P.A. Riddell, C.M.G., D.S.O.; dedicated by Rev. W.W. Lunden, chairman of the committee and rector.

Memorial Description

Cross, total height 14 feet, 1 foot square, of octagonal shape. This stands on a rough stone pedestal 3 feet high and 5 feet square, the front of which has been smoothed for the inscription. This in turn stands on two wide stone steps one foot deep. The letters are all in sans serif capitals.

Materials used

Silver grey Cornish granite with lead lettering.

Inscription

In grateful memory of the / men from Hallington and Bingfield / District who served 1914-18 / The following died for England
"They sought the glory of their country, / They see the glory of God".

Names

6 names, ranks and regiments.
See transcript.

Who commissioned

War Memorial Committee

How money was raised

Public subscription; balance met by Misses Spencer of Hallington Demesne. Site given by Mr. W. Stephenson of Elands Green, Ponteland.

Present condition

The letters need cleaning, but otherwise good.

Sculptor, Artist or Designer

R.B. Aves, sculptor, Hexham.

Ownership and maintenance

The memorial was handed over to the Chairmen of the parishes of Hallington, Bingfield and Cocklaw at the unveiling.

Notes

1. At a service at Bingfield, it was reported that from Hallington and Bingfield villages, 6 men out of a population of 41 had served. The names are on the memorial at Wall.

2. Men returning were each presented with a gold medal, raised by public subscription.

Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material

Photos: J. Brown; D. Armstrong; P. Thirkell

Newcastle Daily Journal 19/02/1920 gives information in Notes 1 and 2 above.

Illustrated Chronicle 06/09/1921 reports unveiling with photos.

Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 10/09/1921 reports unveiling.

Newcastle Daily Chronicle 02/09/1921 reports proposed unveiling; 06/09/1921 reports unveiling.

Hexham Courant 13/09/1996 feature 75 years ago reports unveiling.

"The Response" (Occasional Magazine of N�land and Durham branches of Western Front Association) features this memorial with information on the names.

Source of quotation
�They sought the honour of their country . . .� Not ascertained.

External web link

Historic England Listing

Research acknowledgements

Janet Brown; the late Capt. D. Armstrong; P. Thirkell; C.N. Dallison; the late Jim Winter; Dorothy Hall

Research In Progress

Cross 1914-18 Roadside (H3.01)

HALLINGTON, By roadside.

   In grateful memory of the

   men from Hallington and Bingfield

   District, who served 1914-1918

   The following died for England

   L/Cpl John C. Ridley,    R.A.S.C.

   Pte.  Walter Forster,    Lincolns.

   Pte.  Richard Graham,    Yorks. Reg.

   Pte.  Errington Hall,    Northd. Hus.

   Pte.  Samuel Lawrence,   Northd. Fus.

   Pte.  William C. Little, Northd. Fus.

   "They sought the glory of their country,

    They see the glory of God".

   ----------------------------------------------

   Newcastle Daily Chronicle 6/9/1921 has a slight

   difference in one   of the names:

   Pte. William Forster instead of Walter Forster

NamesH3.01

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