Headstone 1914-18 1939-45 Cemetery

In cemetery, about 50 yards inside the cemetery gates on the right hand side.

a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45

Unveiled November 1950 by Cllr. W. Burton;
rededicated Rev. W. Blackett, Vicar of Trimdon Grange.

Stone

Public subscription

This
memorial
was erected by
the inhabitants of the Trimdons
in conjunction with their memorial
in the Miner’s Hall, Trimdon Grange
to the memory of the men
who gave their lives in the Great War
1914 – 1918
They died for freedom and honour

Also the Second World War
1939 – 1945

Headstone, total height 43 inches (109cms).

There is a paved plot surrounded by a low flat wall.

The headstone has a curved top.

The dedication is on the front, with the addition of that for 1939-45 on the plinth below it.

The lettering is incised and coloured black using Roman capitals throughout.

1. The apostrophe in “Miners” is wrong. It should be “Miners'”.

Historic England Listing

Photos: C. Sanders; Simon Raine; Dorothy Hall

Durham Chronicle
24/11/1950 records rededication.

Northern Echo
“Gadfly” column 26/02/1997 refers to the wrong apostrophe.

Durham Record Office
Names for inscription on memorial 1939-45 EP/TrG 4/22

C. Sanders;
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale;
Dorothy Hall;
Trimdon Parish Council

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