Memorial Details
Memorial
Cross 1914-18 1939-45 St. Bartholomew's Churchyard
Reference
W48.04
Place
WHITTINGHAM
Map ref
NU 066120
Original Location
St. Bartholomew's Church, Church View. Outside, beside south porch, placed as near to the stained glass window as possible.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled by 7th Lord Ravensworth on 13th November 1949.
Memorial Description
Cross, very plain, on a pedestal on two steps resting on a wide flagged platform, total height 250 cm. Base 152 cm by 152 cm.
Materials used
Blaxter stone with York stone flagged steps.
Inscription
1939-1945
Names
None
Who commissioned
Whittingham Memorial Institute Committee
Cost
£197
How money was raised
£125 from Committee; public appeal.
Present condition
Good
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Mr. Austin Child
Notes
1. When the cross was finally dedicated, the full sum still had not been raised. See W48.05.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: P. Thirkell; Tony Harding
Diocese of Newcastle Faculty Book 2, No.1692, 30/04/1949
Diocese of Newcastle Faculty Book 2, No.1692, 30/04/1949
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Aln & Breamish Local History Society; P. Thirkell; Tony Harding
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