Memorial

Peal of bells and Plaque 1914-18 St. James

Castle Eden

Memorial Name: Peal of bells and Plaque 1914-18 St. James (C102.01)

NEWMP Ref No.: C102.01

Parish: Castle Eden

Original Location:

St. James’ Church, The Village (closed)

Which War:

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Dedicated 30th November 1919 by Bishop of Durham.

Materials Used:

Marble plaque.

How Money was Raised:

Rowland Burdon Senior and Mary Arundell Burdon.

Inscription:

To the Glory of God and
in honour and memory
of three gallant men
only sons sometime of
this parish who gave
their lives for their
country 1914-1918.

These bells are placed
in this church by
Rowland Burdon and
Mary Arundell Burdon.

(Names)

Memorial Description:

Peal of tubular bells.

There is a plaque 41½ inches high x 26 inches wide (105cms x 66cms) of white marble with dark green marble surround.

There are three regimental badges at the top.

The dedication is in black Roman capitals.

The letter “u” has been replaced by the letter “v”.

Names:

3 names, ranks and regiments.
See transcript.

Notes:

1. The Burdons owned the whole village and estate.

Sources:

Photos: Dorothy Hall

Durham Chronicle
05/12/1919 reports dedication.

Durham County Advertiser
01/02/1920 reports unveiling with poem quoted above.

Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail
28/11/1919 reports proposed unveiling.

 

Additional Research Documents

Research Acknowledgements:

Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale;
Dorothy Hall

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Names Documents:

CASTLE EDEN  St. James’ Church

  

  To the Glory of God and

  in honour and memory

  of three gallant men

  only sons sometime of

  this parish who gave

  their lives for their

  country 1914-1918

  

  These bells are placed

  in this church by

  Rowland Burdon and

  Mary Arundell Burdon

  

  Rowland Burdon

  Capt & Flight Comdr. RFC

  John Hutchinson Tristram

  Lt.1st. Batt Worcester Regt.

  John Gorrie

  Sergt. 18th Durham L.I.

NamesC102.01       

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