Memorial Details
Memorial
Cross 1914-18 1939-45 Crossroads
Reference
R11.02
Place
RIDING MILL
Map ref
NZ 019612
Original Location
At the foot of Whiteside Bank at road junction A68/A693.
Present Location
St.James's Churchyard
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled 24th May (Empire Day) 1921 by Lady Scott and dedicated by Rev. Canon Richmond.
Memorial Description
Cross of Celtic type (“Runic in character”) on stepped pedestal, total height 14 feet. The inscription for 1914-18 is on a bronze plaque on the large plinth. There is a raised border patterned of knotted ropes. The names are raised in sans serif capitals, in two columns divided by a vertical central line. The dedication is in elongated Roman capitals.
The 1939-45 plaque is on the rise of the step below, the names raised in Roman capitals, with the dates 1939 and 1945 in the upper left and right corners, with a knotted Celtic design below.
The 1939-45 plaque is on the rise of the step below, the names raised in Roman capitals, with the dates 1939 and 1945 in the upper left and right corners, with a knotted Celtic design below.
Materials used
Sandstone from Windy Nook quarries with bronze plates
Inscription
a. 1914-1918 / Remember with honour / those who by their death / have ennobled this village.
b. 1939 1945.
b. 1939 1945.
Names
Cost
a. £500. (£570/-/8d collected)
How money was raised
Public subscription
Present condition
Good
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Messrs. Wm. Dixon & Son, Architects, Riding Mill.
Notes
1. The site on the North East Corner of the Field on the road leading to Whiteside, at the junction of Hexham and Blanchland roads, was given free of charge by Messrs. W.J. and T. Havelock.
2. The memorial was re-dedicated after the move to the new site on 13/09/1970 by Rev. Bernard Gatman.
2. The memorial was re-dedicated after the move to the new site on 13/09/1970 by Rev. Bernard Gatman.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: P. Thirkell; Paul Graham; Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall; old postcards: Tony Harding; George Nairn
Illustrated Chronicle 18/02/1920 page 6; 25/05/1921 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 18/02/1920 reports decision to erect a cross
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 21/02/1920 reports proposals; 28/05/1921 reports unveiling
Hexham Weekly News 27/05/1921 reports dedication.
Imperial War Museum details, with photographs, and copy of the Service of Unveiling ceremony, and circular letter appealing for funds, sent direct to them by Mrs. M. Cooke of Riding Mill.
Diocese of Newcastle Faculty No. 3465 12/05/1969 allows siting in St. James following removal from Bywell St. Andrew.
Illustrated Chronicle 18/02/1920 page 6; 25/05/1921 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 18/02/1920 reports decision to erect a cross
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 21/02/1920 reports proposals; 28/05/1921 reports unveiling
Hexham Weekly News 27/05/1921 reports dedication.
Imperial War Museum details, with photographs, and copy of the Service of Unveiling ceremony, and circular letter appealing for funds, sent direct to them by Mrs. M. Cooke of Riding Mill.
Diocese of Newcastle Faculty No. 3465 12/05/1969 allows siting in St. James following removal from Bywell St. Andrew.
External web link
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Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
Paul Graham, Prudhoe Local History Society; P. Thirkell; Mrs. M. Cooke; Imperial War Museum; Rev. Alan Bill; Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
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Cross 1914-18 1939-45 Crossroads (R11.02)
1914-1918
Remember with Honour
those who by their death
have ennobled this village
T.K. Anderson, Cpl, R.F.A. H.E. Hobbs, 2nd Lt. 2nd Btn N.F.
J.A. Bagnall, 2nd Lt. 4th N.F. F. Marran, L.Cpl. 6th N.F.
R. Cook, Pte, 4th N.F. M.E. Marjoribanks, 2nd Lt. 5th N.F.
T.B. Davidson, Pte, 7th R.S. F. Oliver, Cpl. 23rd N.F.
R. Dodd, Gr, R.G.A. J.T. Richardson, Gr, R.F.A.
J.H. Gleghorn, Pte., 4th N.F. C.G. Sharp, 2nd Lt. 4th N.F.
G.B. Hobbs, Lt. R.F.C. W. Webster, L.Cpl. 4th N.F.
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1939 R.H. Armstrong, R.A.F. G.A. Hutcheson, R.A.F. 1945
Fdk. Best, R.A.F. Wm. Stevens, R.A.F.
Carew Hunt, R.N. Alex. Wood, R.A.F.
Robt. Wood, R.A.F.
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