Memorial Details
Memorial
Lychgate 1914-18 1939-45 St. Mary's Churchyard
Reference
S34.04
Place
SLALEY
Map ref
NY 973578
Original Location
St. Mary the Virgin Church.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled 23rd April 1922 by Capt. Lindsay Hunting of Slaley Hall. Dedicated by Rev.J.H. Salisbury, Vicar of Slaley.
Memorial Description
Lych gate. Sandstone plaque on left (east side) 40.5cm high x 83.5cm wide records names from 1914-18. The plaque on right (west side) 15cm high x 82.5cm wide records the single name from 1939-45. On the 1939-45 plaque, the two dates appear in the top left and right hand corner respectively. The lettering is in Roman capitals throughout.
Materials used
Oak on freestone base, with roof of grey slates. Sandstone plaques
Inscription
a. To the Glory of God and in ever affectionate / remembrance of the following who laid / down their lives in the Great War 1914-1918.
b. 1939 (name) 1945
b. 1939 (name) 1945
Names
Who commissioned
Parishioners
Cost
£225
How money was raised
Public subscription
Present condition
Restored 1972 in memory of Major Jonathan Lee Priestman MC TD
Notes
1. The Committee who raised the money for the memorial were the Vicar(Rev. J.H. Salisbury); R.M. Ogle; T. Barron; G.C. Robson; T. Hall (Sen.), Sarah Hetherington and Barbara Willey.
2. The name of Gunner George Hudson was added in 1939.
2. The name of Gunner George Hudson was added in 1939.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Phil Thirkell; Janet Brown; Dorothy Hall; Tony Harding
A Slaveleia Miscellany Elizabeth Mason, 1986, pages 38, 78-79 (inc. photograph).
Illustrated Chronicle 25/04/1922 reports unveiling.
Diocese of Newcastle Faculty No.717, 11/12/1920.
Hexham Daily News 28/04/1922 reports dedication.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 24/04/1922 reports dedication.
A Slaveleia Miscellany Elizabeth Mason, 1986, pages 38, 78-79 (inc. photograph).
Illustrated Chronicle 25/04/1922 reports unveiling.
Diocese of Newcastle Faculty No.717, 11/12/1920.
Hexham Daily News 28/04/1922 reports dedication.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 24/04/1922 reports dedication.
Research acknowledgements
Janet Brown; Sally Bird; P. Thirkell; C.N. Dallison; Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
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Lychgate 1914-18 1939-45 St. Mary's Churchyard (S34.04)
SLALEY, St. Mary the Virgin Church. Lychgate.
On the east side:
To the Glory of God and in ever affectionate
remembrance of the following who laid
down their lives in the Great War 1914-1918
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Private John Henry Charlton Northants Regt.
Private William Lambert N.F.
Gunner Ralph Nixon R.F.A.
Lance Corp Charles Reed N.F.
Rifleman Wilkinson Rowell K.R.R.C.
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Erected by the Parishioners 1921
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On west side:
1939 Gunner George E. Hudson N.H. 1945
Restored 1972 in memory of
Major Jonathan Lee Priestman MC TD
NamesS34.04
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Parish Notes
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