Memorial Details
Memorial
Cross 1914-18 1939-45 Roadside
Reference
N12.04
Place
NEWBROUGH
Map ref
NY 873678
Original Location
In village, Stanegate, next to the Town Hall.
Present Location
In same location, but see Note 4 below.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled 30th January 1920 by Major General Sir Percy S. Wilkinson, K.C.M.G., C.B.
b. Unveiled 16th November 1952.
b. Unveiled 16th November 1952.
Memorial Description
Cross of Celtic type 12 feet high on stepped base 154 cm square. Affixed to the front of the main pedestal is a tapering bronze plaque 90.5 cm x 60.5 cm with decorative arched pattern at top, inside which are the dates "1914" and "1918", below which is the information. Each name is in its own cartouche, the lettering and cartouche in raised Roman capitals.
A second bronze plaque 6 inches high x 36 inches wide on the front of the upper step carries the information from 1939-1945, with the names raised in half relief in Roman capitals, and the dates carried on a central panel. On each plaque the names are carried in two columns. The cross is set into a narrow brick built enclosure.
A second bronze plaque 6 inches high x 36 inches wide on the front of the upper step carries the information from 1939-1945, with the names raised in half relief in Roman capitals, and the dates carried on a central panel. On each plaque the names are carried in two columns. The cross is set into a narrow brick built enclosure.
Materials used
Aberdeen granite cross on Prudham freestone base. Bronze plaques.
Inscription
a. 1914- 1918 / The / Great War / In sacred memory / of / (names) /
R.I.P.
b. 1939 / 1945
R.I.P.
b. 1939 / 1945
Names
Who commissioned
War Memorial Committee, Chairman Mr. W. Watson.
Cost
a. Public subscription. Site donated by Benson family.
b. £192.00 for bronze plaque.
b. £192.00 for bronze plaque.
How money was raised
a. Public subscription
b. Public subscription, by house-to-house collection and donations.
b. Public subscription, by house-to-house collection and donations.
Present condition
Good
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
a. Beattie of Carlisle
b. Designed by Mr. Willy, Architect (who charged no fee); built by Mr. T. Charlton of Newbrough.
b. Designed by Mr. Willy, Architect (who charged no fee); built by Mr. T. Charlton of Newbrough.
Ownership and maintenance
The memorial was handed to the Parish Council at the unveiling in 1920.
Notes
1. The name of a man who died before the 1939-45 war started was deemed not to be suitable for inclusion.
2. From Newbrough and Warden, in 1914-19, 201 men joined, and 30 died.
3 . In 1952 the Royal British Legion were to be asked to keep the memorial tidy, costs being borne by the Newbrough and Warden Parish Councils.
4. In 1950 it was agreed that the memorial be brought forward to be in line with the Town Hall, that it be enclosed in a small bay, and a stone wall fence be erected in front of it. Local stone would be provided free by Mr. W.A. Benson.
2. From Newbrough and Warden, in 1914-19, 201 men joined, and 30 died.
3 . In 1952 the Royal British Legion were to be asked to keep the memorial tidy, costs being borne by the Newbrough and Warden Parish Councils.
4. In 1950 it was agreed that the memorial be brought forward to be in line with the Town Hall, that it be enclosed in a small bay, and a stone wall fence be erected in front of it. Local stone would be provided free by Mr. W.A. Benson.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown; P. Thirkell; Old postcards: Tony Harding
Northumberland Record Office Parish Council Minutes Ref. PC.13.
Hexham Courant 07/02/1920 reports on the unveiling and lists the fallen.
Newcastle Daily Journal 27/01/1920 reports proposed unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 02/02/1920 pages 6-7
Newcastle Daily Courant: 03/02/1920 page 2 reports unveiling with names; page 7 has photo.
North Mail 02/02/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 07/02/1920 reports unveiling.
Hexham Weekly News 06/02/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 02/02/1920 reports unveiling.
Journal 13/04/2016 reports the Heritage England Listing
Imperial War Museum photographs in Mr. Saggers' Collection (photocopy of one on file)
Morpeth County Library Postcard collection shows memorial set back in its grounds on former site.
Northumberland Record Office Parish Council Minutes Ref. PC.13.
Hexham Courant 07/02/1920 reports on the unveiling and lists the fallen.
Newcastle Daily Journal 27/01/1920 reports proposed unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 02/02/1920 pages 6-7
Newcastle Daily Courant: 03/02/1920 page 2 reports unveiling with names; page 7 has photo.
North Mail 02/02/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 07/02/1920 reports unveiling.
Hexham Weekly News 06/02/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 02/02/1920 reports unveiling.
Journal 13/04/2016 reports the Heritage England Listing
Imperial War Museum photographs in Mr. Saggers' Collection (photocopy of one on file)
Morpeth County Library Postcard collection shows memorial set back in its grounds on former site.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Janet Brown; Colin N. Dallison; P. Thirkell; Michael Newrick; Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
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Cross 1914-18 1939-45 Roadside (N12.04)
NEWBROUGH, In village.
On front of pedestal:
1914- 1918
The
Great War
In sacred memory
of
Sergt. M.H. Lowes N.F. Pte. F. Hodgson N.F.
" R.W. Nattrass D.L.I. " J.J. McCready "
" J.E. Smith N.F. " T. Wilson "
L/Sergt. N. Charlton " " W. Charlton K.O.Y.L.I.
Corpl. W.T. Butland R.E. " F. Johnson "
" J. Hardy T.S.S. " A. Cawkwell M.G.C., M.M.
L/Corpl. N. Davidson N.F. " N.W. Nicholson "
" T. Sowerby " " G. Elliott Northants.
Troopr. J. Cleminson N.H.I.Y. " N.G. Glendinning A.S.C.
Cadet H.B. Hetherington R.E. " W.E. Hoggard Gren. Guards
Pte. A. Charlton N.F. " G. Spraggon "
" M. Coulson " " J.W. Mews T.S.S.
" J.W. Cowan " " T.R. Peart R. Warwicks
" T. Harrison " " R. Smith D.L.I.
" W. Heslop " " F. Thorburn W. Riding
R.I.P.
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On lower pedestal
1939 1945
Pte. Arthur Bell Green Howards Sergt. Dennis Scott R.E.M.E.
Sergt. Air Gunner John L. Bird R.A.F. L/Cpl. William J. Sowerby 1st East Lancs.
Wireless Operator John H. Dixon R.A.F. Flying Officer Fredk. J. Stuart C.G.M. R.A.F.
Sergt. Maurice Hetherington R.N.F. Pte. Douglas F. Thorburn Green Howards
Cpl. T. Edward Scott Royal Marines. Pte. Dennis H. Wilson Border Regt.
NamesN12.04
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