Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 St. Philip and St. James
Reference
W124.01
Place
WITTON LEWEAR
Original Location
St. Philip & St. James Church. North wall. Upper of two.
Which war
1914-18
Memorial Description
Plaque with raised centre top. There is a wide border pattern of holly leaves raised on a black background. At centre top is a blue cross. The names are listed in a single column with the regiment alongside.
Materials used
Brass
Inscription
To the glory of God / and in ever faithful / remembrance of / the men from this village / (names) / who fell / in the Great War / 1914-1918.
May they rest in peace.
May they rest in peace.
Names
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: John and Mavis Dixon
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
Witton Warriors 1914-1919; Anne Yuill; 2012; “Relativity”, Witton-le-Wear; ISBN 978 0 957 125 71 1
Source of quotation
“May they rest in peace” Mass for the Dead.
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
Witton Warriors 1914-1919; Anne Yuill; 2012; “Relativity”, Witton-le-Wear; ISBN 978 0 957 125 71 1
Source of quotation
“May they rest in peace” Mass for the Dead.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; John and Mavis Dixon; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial have been researched by Anne Yuill in her book Witton Warriors 1914-1919, 2012, Eli Press, ISBN 978-0-957-125-71-1 Contact:
relativity@sky.com
Plaque 1914-18 St. Philip and St. James (W124.01)
WITTON LE WEAR St. Philip & St. James Church.
To the glory of God
and in ever faithful
remembrance of
the men from this village
Sadler G. Capt 9th Lancers
McGuire H. Lieut Royal Engineers
Randall B.A. Corp. Northumberland Fusrs
Allinson W. Pte Durham Light Infantry
Hall F.W. Pte Kings Royal Rifles
Hogg E. Pte East Yorks Regiment
Langstaff H. Pte Durham Light Infantry
Scott G. Pte South Lancs Regiment
Smith A. Pte Army Service Corps
Stobbs T. Pte 3rd Bt Coldstream Guards
who fell
in the Great War
1914-1918.
May they rest in peace.
NamesW124.01
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