Memorial Details
Memorial
Calvary 1914-18 1939-45 St. Mary's Churchyard
Reference
N68.01
Place
NORTON
Map ref
NZ 442221
Original Location
Church of St. Mary the Virgin, The Collegiate Norton Green. In churchyard
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled 3rd February 1921 by Brigadier G.B. Price, C.B., C.M.G., commander of Yorks and D.L.I. Infantry Brigade; dedicated by Rev. Canon Scott, Vicar of Norton.
Memorial Description
Crucifix on tall hexagonal column, 17 feet high, set upon a square pedestal on three round steps. The dedication is carried on the pedestal, carved in Roman capitals.
Materials used
Stone
Inscription
a.
To the undying memory
of the men of Norton
who laid down their
lives in the Great War
1914-1919
They loved not their
lives unto death
Their names are recorded
in the Church
b.
Remember
also those who
laid down their lives in
the Second World War
1939-1945
of the men of Norton
who laid down their
lives in the Great War
1914-1919
They loved not their
lives unto death
Their names are recorded
in the Church
also those who
laid down their lives in
the Second World War
1939-1945
Names
None
Who commissioned
a. War Memorial Committee
Cost
a. Estimated to be between £400-500
How money was raised
a. Public subscription
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Brierley and Rutherford, York.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Simon Raine; Dorothy Hall
Illustrated Chronicle 05/02/1921 reports unveiling with photos.
Northern Echo 26/02/1920 reports proposals; 04/02/1921 reports unveiling.
Darlington and Stockton Times 28/02/1920 reports proposals; 05/02/1921 reports unveiling.
Stockton and Teesside Herald 12/02/1921 reports unveiling.
Durham County Record Office Burial register inc. details of those killed 1911-1920 EP/Nor 1/32
Diocese of Durham Faculty 940, issued 15/07/1920
Borthwick Institute, University of York holds correspondence & papers and list of the fallen. Ref: 8/112/2 plus photos of Norton church and list of the fallen. (Brierley & Rutherford 1919-25.)
Illustrated Chronicle 05/02/1921 reports unveiling with photos.
Northern Echo 26/02/1920 reports proposals; 04/02/1921 reports unveiling.
Darlington and Stockton Times 28/02/1920 reports proposals; 05/02/1921 reports unveiling.
Stockton and Teesside Herald 12/02/1921 reports unveiling.
Durham County Record Office Burial register inc. details of those killed 1911-1920 EP/Nor 1/32
Diocese of Durham Faculty 940, issued 15/07/1920
Borthwick Institute, University of York holds correspondence & papers and list of the fallen. Ref: 8/112/2 plus photos of Norton church and list of the fallen. (Brierley & Rutherford 1919-25.)
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; John and Mavis Dixon; Dorothy Hall; Edward Waterson; Yorkshire Regiment Remembrance
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