Memorial Details
Memorial
Cross 1914-18 1939-45 St. Brandon Churchyard
Reference
B151.01
Place
BRANCEPETH
Map ref
NZ 224376
Original Location
Near the porch of St. Brandon’s Parish Church.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. 2nd June 1921 by Lt.Col. Hugh Bowes, T.D., D.L. Dedicated by Ven. P.A. Archdeacon Derry.
Memorial Description
Cross, total 17 feet 3 inches high feet high, ornate, on slim octagonal column on square base, buttressed at the corners, on two tapering steps. The whole set on three steps, the base measuring 9 feet x 8 feet 6 inches. The dedication is carried on the front face of the main pedestal. The names are incised in a single column into the other faces, those for 1914-18 on two sides and the single name for 1939-45 on the side.
Materials used
Heworth stone
Inscription
a. The Great War 1914-1918
b. Our Glorious Dead 1939-1945
b. Our Glorious Dead 1939-1945
Names
Cost
£120.00
How money was raised
Stone given by Viscount Boyne. £120 raised by public subscription.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Designed by W.H. Wood, Newcastle; carved by Viscount Boyne’s estate workers.
Notes
1. The church underwent major rebuilding work after the 1998 fire and was re-consecrated in 2005
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Simon Raine; Eddy Castling; Lonely Tower
Illustrated Chronicle 03/06/1921 reports unveiling with photo.
Northern Echo 03/06/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 04/06/1921 reports unveiling.
Darlington and Stockton Times 04/06/1921 reports unveiling.
Durham County Advertiser 02/05/1921 reports unveiling.
Durham Record Office:
EP/Br 447/1 Minute book of War Memorial Committee, including balance sheet, 08/12/1919 to 17/05/1921;
EP/Br 447/2 Copy of Order of Service at Dedication;
EP/Br 447/3 Bank pass book of Rev Surtees regarding War Memorial 30/03/1921 to 31/05/1922;
EP/Br 447/4 Correspondence file relating to War Memorial – subscribers, accounts etc from 29/11/1919 to 31/10/1921;
EP/Br 45 papers concerning the memorial
Diocese of Durham Faculty number 1025, issued 6/7/1921
The History of Brandon Colliery 1856-1960; Laurie Moran; ISN 0 951 7288 14 Reprint 1991.
Memory Lane – Durham City (Michael F. Richardson ISBN 1 85893 193 1) contains a picture with caption.
Illustrated Chronicle 03/06/1921 reports unveiling with photo.
Northern Echo 03/06/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 04/06/1921 reports unveiling.
Darlington and Stockton Times 04/06/1921 reports unveiling.
Durham County Advertiser 02/05/1921 reports unveiling.
Durham Record Office:
EP/Br 447/1 Minute book of War Memorial Committee, including balance sheet, 08/12/1919 to 17/05/1921;
EP/Br 447/2 Copy of Order of Service at Dedication;
EP/Br 447/3 Bank pass book of Rev Surtees regarding War Memorial 30/03/1921 to 31/05/1922;
EP/Br 447/4 Correspondence file relating to War Memorial – subscribers, accounts etc from 29/11/1919 to 31/10/1921;
EP/Br 45 papers concerning the memorial
Diocese of Durham Faculty number 1025, issued 6/7/1921
The History of Brandon Colliery 1856-1960; Laurie Moran; ISN 0 951 7288 14 Reprint 1991.
Memory Lane – Durham City (Michael F. Richardson ISBN 1 85893 193 1) contains a picture with caption.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; John and Mavis Dixon; Mr. Venn; Eddy Castling; Gill Parkes (DCRO); Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
Brancepeth Archive and History Group are researching the names on the War Memorial
Contact Peter Storey: peppermires@btinternet.com
Cross 1914-18 1939-45 St. Brandon Churchyard (B151.01)
BRANCEPETH St. Brandon’s Parish Churchyard
Front panel
The Great War
1914 – 1918
Our Glorious Dead
1939 – 1945
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Side 1 Side 2 Side 3
Thomas Atkinson Albert Rodgers 1939-45
George Baul Raymond Scott Richard E. Wylde
Robert Guyll Charles Skinner
Carlyle Johnson John Smith
Ronald Laking Richard Smith
William. Oyston Joseph Watson
Frederick Pamely George Waddell
Wilfred Race Thomas Wilkinson
NamesB151.01
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