Memorial Details
Memorial
Crucifix 1914-18 St. Cuthbert R.C.
Reference
N34.05
Place
NORTH SHIELDS
Map ref
NZ 350684
Original Location
St. Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Church, Albion Road West / South Preston Grove. In the Rectory grounds, Bedford Street.
Present Location
It was moved to its present position outside the new St Cuthbert’s R. C. Church in 1975. Albion Road West.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 5th September 1920 by Dean Haggerty at a service conducted by Rev. J. Kinleside, priest of St.Cuthbert’s.
Memorial Description
Crucifix 15 feet (4.57m) high on a base 6 feet (1.82m) square. The hood is carved out of the solid stone. The dedication is on the sloping shoulder of the pedestal, and the names are listed in sets of three columns on each facet of the square base. The lettering is incised and the names have been lead filled. The letters "R.I.P." are on the upper side of the flat shallow base. All lettering is in Roman capitals. Crucifix measurements depth 1.603m, height 2.745m, width 1.703m
Materials used
Stancliffe Sandstone.
Inscription
This crucifix / was erected by / the parishioners / of St. Cuthbert's / to the memory of the / members of the congregation / who died on active service / during the Great War 1914-1918
Names
Who commissioned
The Parishioners of St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Church.
Present condition
Poor. The figure is eroding with the weather. The lead lettering is falling out, and is now missing. Some names cannot be read.
English Heritage Listing
1411540
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Messrs. R.L. Boulton and Sons, Sculptors, Cheltenham.
Notes
1. The Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle should have unveiled the cross, but had been taken ill, and was replaced by Dean Haggerty.
2. It originally sat within the site of the old church (now demolished) on the opposite side of the road.
3. There are plans to have this Memorial renovated. 2019. (Visited WMT Regional Volunteer).
4. The present St Cuthberts Church, Presbytery and Parish Centre comprise one unit in Albion Road West, North Shields. The new church was opened on the 22nd December 1975 and the Parish Centre a month later.
5. This was also linked to the Organ which was part of the War Memorial as well, see N34.74.
2. It originally sat within the site of the old church (now demolished) on the opposite side of the road.
3. There are plans to have this Memorial renovated. 2019. (Visited WMT Regional Volunteer).
4. The present St Cuthberts Church, Presbytery and Parish Centre comprise one unit in Albion Road West, North Shields. The new church was opened on the 22nd December 1975 and the Parish Centre a month later.
5. This was also linked to the Organ which was part of the War Memorial as well, see N34.74.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: P. Thirkell; T. Harding
Newcastle Daily Journal 06/09/1920 reports unveiling
Illustrated Chronicle 07/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 11/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Whitley Bay Observer10/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Journal 06/09/1920 reports unveiling
Illustrated Chronicle 07/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 11/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Whitley Bay Observer10/09/1920 reports unveiling.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
P. Thirkell; the late R.W. Gould; M. Newrick; T. Harding; Dorothy Hall; James Pasby
Research In Progress
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Crucifix 1914-18 St. Cuthbert R.C. (N34.05)
NORTH SHIELDS, St. Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Church.
Front:
This Crucifix
was erected by
the Parishioners
of St. Cuthbert's,
to the memory of the
members of the congregation
who died on active service
during the Great War 1914-1918
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Front:
Farrow, W.A. Jones, W. Mankin J
Fell, F. Joyce, E. Martin, O.
Fitzgibbon, E. Kenny, D. Matthews, L.
Flanagan, P. Kerrigan, E.C. May, P.
Gavigan, W. Kerrigan, J.L. Millward, H.
Gibbons, Mn. Lauder, J. Mitcalfe, E.S.
Gibbons, M. Lawless, H. Moffat, A.
Gosling, J. Lawless, M. Mylotte, R.
Grant, H.J. Logan, M. Myock, M.
Grant, M. Lowden, S. Mudd, W.
Hall, J. Lowes, W. Myers, R.
Halloran J. Lumsden, J. McArthur, A.
Horn L. Lumsden, R. McCabe, J.
Hunter T. Maguire, M. McCabe T.
H........ T. Main, A. McCaffrey, O.S.
Jennings J. Grenyer, A. McCarty W.
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Side 1
Bell, J. Cairns, J. Craig, H.
Blackman, H. Callaghan, W. Creed, M.
Bolam, J. Cavanagh, T. Crosby, J.
Bower, W. Ceci, J. Curry, T.
Bradbury, E. Clarke, J. Davison, R.
Bradley, B. Clarke, Jos. Dehn, J.
Bradley, J. Clarke, W. Dick, T.
Brannen, P. Coleman, J. Dodds, C.
Brookbank, R. Connelly, C. Donoghue D
Brown, J. Connelly, J. Donoghue, C
Burgoyne, R. Connelly, M. Donoghue, W.
Burnett, A. Connor, R. Elwell, J.
Butler, T. Conroy, E. English, C.
Butler, W. Coyne, A. Ewins, A.
Byder, L. Coyne, J. Fallon, T.
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Side 2 :
McCullock P Reed T. Smith, R.P.
McEwan, C. Reid, M. Smith, W.
Napier, J. Riley, P. Spendiff, A.
Newton, B. Robson, E.R. Standen, J.
O'Brien, W. Rooney, W. Stevenson, A.
O'Connor, C. Rose, C. Suttie, H.
O'Halleron, M. Ross, W. Swinney, J.
O'Neill, E. Rowley, J. Talbot, W.D.
O'Neill, J.L. Ruddy, J. Teague, E.
Peterson J Shannon, T. Thewles, F.
Phelon F. Shannon, W. Thompson, J.W.
Platten W. Sherrington, W.M. Todd E.
Priestman G.A. Shuttleworth, J.A. Todd, A.
Quinn J. Skipsey, C. Watson C.
.......... A. Smith, J. Whelan J.
NameN34.05
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