Memorial Details
Memorial
Pillar 1914-18 Roadside
Reference
W127.01
Place
WOODLAND
Map ref
NZ 052167
Original Location
Woodland Cemetery
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled October 1920 by Col. H.C. Watson of Barnard Castle.
Memorial Description
Pillar 17 feet high on three steps on top of a massive pedestal 8 feet 6 inches square.
Let into the side of the pedestal is a bronze plaque. This has been decorated to resemble a triple arch in a wall, separated by columns with capitals. Above each pillar is a roundel bearing the dates “MCMXCIV” for 1914, and “MCMXIX” for 1919. The arches bear the dedication. Those who served are listed in two columns in the central main arch. Those who fell are listed in a single column in the left arch. Those on Home Service are listed in a single column in the right arch. A further dedication is carried right across the bottom.
All lettering and design is in Roman lower case. Some letters have been gilded.
Let into the side of the pedestal is a bronze plaque. This has been decorated to resemble a triple arch in a wall, separated by columns with capitals. Above each pillar is a roundel bearing the dates “MCMXCIV” for 1914, and “MCMXIX” for 1919. The arches bear the dedication. Those who served are listed in two columns in the central main arch. Those who fell are listed in a single column in the left arch. Those on Home Service are listed in a single column in the right arch. A further dedication is carried right across the bottom.
All lettering and design is in Roman lower case. Some letters have been gilded.
Materials used
Stone blocks, bronze plaque.
Inscription
(Above left arch): Erected to the memory of the
(Above central arch): men of Woodland Village and District who served
(Above right hand arch): In the Great European War.
(Across bottom): For the Worship of God and the Benefit of this Land be Steadfast and Lasting in all Things without end / And I command all True Men to help each other Right for to Do and Right for to Receive.
(Above central arch): men of Woodland Village and District who served
(Above right hand arch): In the Great European War.
(Across bottom): For the Worship of God and the Benefit of this Land be Steadfast and Lasting in all Things without end / And I command all True Men to help each other Right for to Do and Right for to Receive.
Names
Who commissioned
War Memorial Committee
Cost
£230.
How money was raised
Stone and material donated by the Cargo Fleet Iron Co., owners of Woodland Colliery.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Designed by Mr. J.J. Allison of Lunton Hill; built by Mr. John Alderson. Bronze plaque designed by Messrs. Reid & Sons, Blackett Street, Newcastle.
Ownership and maintenance
The memorial was officially handed over to the Parish Council at the unveiling ceremony.
Notes
1. Of the 63 names, 21 were connected with the D.L.I.
2. At the time of the unveiling, £10 was still needed to clear the debt.
3. A concert was given to raise funds for the renovation of the Wesleyan Church. It was so successful that it was arranged to be repeated to raise funds for the war memorial.
2. At the time of the unveiling, £10 was still needed to clear the debt.
3. A concert was given to raise funds for the renovation of the Wesleyan Church. It was so successful that it was arranged to be repeated to raise funds for the war memorial.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; Simon Raine; Kevin Richardson; Dorothy Hall
Northern Echo 01/04/1920 reports work under way
Auckland and County Chronicle 01/01/1920 reports proposed concert repeat; 01/07/1920 reports list of donors of funds; 07/10/1920 reports unveiling.
Darlington & Stockton Times (North) 09/10/1920 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation
“For the Worship of God and the Benefit . . .” Based on The Only English Proclamation of Henry III issued October 18th 1258
Northern Echo 01/04/1920 reports work under way
Auckland and County Chronicle 01/01/1920 reports proposed concert repeat; 01/07/1920 reports list of donors of funds; 07/10/1920 reports unveiling.
Darlington & Stockton Times (North) 09/10/1920 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation
“For the Worship of God and the Benefit . . .” Based on The Only English Proclamation of Henry III issued October 18th 1258
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; John and Mavis Dixon; C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
Paul Simpson is researching these names. Contact: pwsimpson@live.co.uk
Kevin Richardson is researching the names on this memorial Contact: knrichardson53@gmail.com
Pillar 1914-18 Roadside (W127.01)
WOODLAND Roadside
Across the top
MCMXIV MCMXIX
Erected to the memory of
The men of Woodland Village and District who served
In the Great European War.
Left hand column
Those
who have fallen
Pte. Anderson. R. 1st Black W.
“ Gill. J.W. 7th E. Yorks.
“ Hepple. J. 9th “
“ Lowe. E.V. 3rd Dorsets
“ Morton. T.W. 2nd D.L.I.
“ Newton. T. 15th “
“ Stephenson. T.W. 15th “
“ Stephenson. P.C. 4th “
Centre columns
Those
who have served overseas.
Lieut. J. Stephenson, M.C. and Bar. N.F.
2nd Lieut. T.A.B. Allison, M.C. and Bar. 6th D.L.I.
Comp. Sergt. Major W. Dewhurst, C. de G., M.M., R.E.
Sergt. W. Proud. D.C.M., M.M. and Bar. Scots Guards.
Corp. Finnigan, F. R.E. Sap. Gregory, J. R.E.
“ Stephenson, J. A.S.C. “ Harris, B. “
L.Cpl. Blackett, J.R. 7th Wilts. Pte. Hall, V. N.F.
“ Bousfield, E.A.(M.M.) R.F. “ Hall, C.W. “
“ Hutchinson, J.(M.M.)R.E. “ Hetherington, J.J. 6th Lin.
“ Proud, J. K.R.R. “ Hutchinson, R.T. 6th D.L.I.
“ Roe, J.J. 9th D.L.I. “ Hutchinson, W.K. 13th N.F.
Pte. Anderson, T. 12th “ “ James, R. 22nd D.L.I.
“ Appleby, P. 2nd “ “ Kearton, J.B. (M.M.) N.F.
“ Aungiers, J.E. Y & L. “ Moor, W. 1st Lincs.
“ Blackett, B. 8th D.L.I. “ Morton, W. 1st N.F.
“ Blackett, R. 14th “ “ Morton, C. 3rd D.L.I.
“ Bowran, T. N.F. “ Morton, E. N.F.
Gun. Dowson, J.M. R.F.A. “ Smedley, R. 3rd Yks.
Pte. Dowson, J.J. 15th D.L.I. “ Stephenson, J. S. Staffs.
“ Dowson, J. W. Rid. “ Waller, T. 3rd D.L.I.
“ Finlay, W.A. 4th E.Yk. “ Wallace, J. 9th Wel.
“ Fryer, W. 2nd N.F. “ Walton, J. 3rd D.L.I.
“ Gill, J. 13th D.L.I. “ Williamson, T. 13th D.L.I.
Leading Stoker Johnson, L. R.N.R.
Right hand column
Those
on home service
Sgt. Winn, J. 3rd D.L.I.
Cdt. Allison, R.M., O.T.C., Dur.U
Pte. Bousfield, J.G. E. Yorks.
“ Bowes, J. N.F.
“ Elliott, S. M.G.C.
“ Field, H. “
“ Heads, C.H. 4th D.L.I.
Dri. Newton, J. R.F.A.
Pte Stephenson, J. K.O.Y.L.I.
“ Shields, W.H.N. 4th N.F.
“ Teasdale, W.P. 3rd D.L.I.
Air.M. Waller, E. R.A.F.
Across the bottom
For the Worship of God and the Benefit of this Land be Steadfast and Lasting in all
Things without end
And I command all True Men to help each other. Right for to Do and Right for to Receive.
NamesW127.01
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