Memorial Details
Memorial
Cenotaph 1914-18 1939-45 Roadside
Reference
L27.01
Place
LONGHIRST
Map ref
NZ 225891
Original Location
In the centre of the village 270 metres north of St John’s Church.
Corner of B1337 and road to Longhirst Station.
Corner of B1337 and road to Longhirst Station.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled 31st July 1921 by Col. E.P.A. Riddell, CMG, DSO., Commander Northumberland Infantry Brigade. Dedicated by Rev. A.S. Wardroper.
b. 1952.
b. 1952.
Memorial Description
Obelisk 20 feet high with tapering sides and bronze wreath on the front near the top. The dedication appears on the front of the top part of the pedestal, which measures 175cm high x 254cm wide. The lower half of the pedestal bears the names. The single name from 1939-45 has been added at the bottom of the list. On the stone at the foot is the quotation. All lettering is in Roman capitals.
Materials used
Heworth stone; bronze wreath.
Inscription
In grateful memory / of the men of this / Parish who fell in / the Great War / 1914-1919 / 1939-1945
They for freedom gave their best.
They for freedom gave their best.
Names
Who commissioned
Memorial Fund: Secretary and Treasurer Mr. T.A. Crombie
Cost
£368
How money was raised
Public subscription.
Present condition
Good. The pavement in front was relaid and two flower tubs added in 2000.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Designed by Messrs. Harrison, Ash and Blythe of Ashington; built by J.H. Robinson of Meldon.
Notes
1. The order of service for unveiling includes the names of "Those who Served and Live to Serve Another Day" and lists 26 names, ranks and regiments. See names list.
2. It was originally intended to place the memorial in the churchyard, but a suitable site could not be found.
2. It was originally intended to place the memorial in the churchyard, but a suitable site could not be found.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: P. Thirkell; old postcards: Tony Harding; one photo for 1914-18, plus three photos of dedication of additional name in 1952: L. Short
Morpeth Herald 18/03/1921 reports search for site; 05/08/1921 reports unveiling.
Alnwick & County Gazette 03/08/1921 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 02/07/1921 shows architect’s drawing; 01/08/1921 reports unveiling with photos.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 06/08/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 01/08/1921 reports unveiling.
Morpeth County Library Postcard collection shows unveiling.
Source of quotation:
"They for freedom gave their best" Not ascertained.
Morpeth Herald 18/03/1921 reports search for site; 05/08/1921 reports unveiling.
Alnwick & County Gazette 03/08/1921 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 02/07/1921 shows architect’s drawing; 01/08/1921 reports unveiling with photos.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 06/08/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 01/08/1921 reports unveiling.
Morpeth County Library Postcard collection shows unveiling.
Source of quotation:
"They for freedom gave their best" Not ascertained.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
Janet Brown; the late Len Short (Morpeth); Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall; Robert Dixon
Research In Progress
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Cenotaph 1914-18 1939-45 Roadside (L27.01)
LONGHIRST, Roadside.
On front:
In grateful memory
of the men of this
Parish who fell in
the Great War
1914-1918
1939-1945
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On front of pedestal:
S.J.D. Joicey, Capt., N.F.
A.S.C. Tully, Sergt., E. Yorks.
G.T. Yeaman, L/Cpl., N.F.
W. Brown, Pte., E. Yorks.
J.S. Chirnside, A.B., R.N.Div.
W.K. Dickinson, Pte., N.F.
T.A. Dickinson, Mercantile Marine.
M. Murphy, Pte., R.A.S.C.
J. Noble, Pte., K.O.S.B.
T.K.C. Tully, Pte, R.A.S.C.
W.A.O. Tully, Pte., K.O.Y.L.I.
Sqdn.Ldr. John Sample, R.A.F., D.F.C.
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They for freedom gave their best.
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Note: The last name is that from 1939-45
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The following list is from the Memorial Service leaflet for 1921.
Those who served and live to serve another day.
Joicey, J. Arthur, Major, Northumberland Fusiliers.
Sample, T.N., Captain, R.F. Artillery.
Turner, J., Sergeant, Northumberland Fusiliers.
Norman, J.N., Sergeant, A.S. Corps.
Brown, R., Corporal, R.A.M. Corps.
Yeaman, W., Corporal, Northumberland Hussars.
Brown, John, Private, R.A.S. Corps.
Churnside, Robt., Private, West Riding Regt.
Dixon, Thos., Private, 2nd Duke of Wellington's.
Dixon, H., AB., R.N. Div.
Hall, Robt., Private, R.A.S. Corps.
Harbottle, Wm., Private, Northumberland Fusiliers.
Henderson, Geo., Private, Durham Light Infantry.
Johnson, J.W., Private, Northumberland Fusiliers.
Lawrence, Jos., Private, R.A.S. Corps.
Murphy, R., Private, 8th Hussars.
Plenty, John, Private, R.A.S. Corps.
Short, S., Private, Northumberland Fusiliers.
Tully, J., Private, R.A.S. Corps.
Vincent, Jas., Private, R.A.S. Corps.
Wood, Jas., Private, R.A.M. Corps.
Waddle, Thos., Private, Northumberland Fusiliers.
Weatherburn, T.H., Private, R.G. Artillery.
Whillis, Jas., Private, Northumberland Fusiliers.
Wilson, A., Private, R.A.S. Corps.
Yeaman, Robt., Private, R.A.S. Corps.
NamesL27.01
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