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Lychgate 1914-18 St.Andrew Churchyard

Place

ROKER

Map ref

NZ 403593

Location

St. Andrew’s Church, Park Avenue.

Changed Location

Which war

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date

Dedicated 7th November 1920 by Dr. Hensley Henson, Bishop of Durham

Memorial Description

Lychgate, standard wooden structure with steeply pitched, stone-tiled roof. The dedication runs round the inside of the arched entrance, with the dates “1914” and “1918” inside cartouches at each side. On one side only is the additional information of the donation. Lettering is in gilded Roman capitals.

Materials used

“Stout British Oak” on stone base.

Inscription

On one side only
This lych-gate was given in 1920 by James Thompson who died in 1924


On both sides
1914 1918
In memory of those who fell.

Names

None

Who commissioned

Cost

How money was raised

Present condition

Whether listed

Sculptor or artist

Designer

Ownership and maintenance

Notes :

Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material :

Modern photos (Simon Raine; Alan Vickers

Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 13/11/1920.

Sunderland Echo 8/11/1920 p.3

Illustrated Chronicle 8/11/1920 reports unveiling.

Research acknowledgements :

Fitzhugh Collection, Barnard Castle; Dorothy Hall; Anne McNair, Advisory Board for Redundant Churches; Dorothy Hall.

Research In Progress :

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Lychgate 1914-18 St.Andrew Churchyard (R50.01)

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Reference :

R50.01


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