Memorial Details
Memorial
Obelisk 1914-18 1939-45 Roadside
Reference
P12.10
Place
PONTELAND
Map ref
NZ 163726
Original Location
Darras Road. Outside Memorial Hall.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled 16 July 1920 by Col. Riddell.
Memorial Description
Obelisk 14 feet 6 inches high standing on a pedestal which in turn stands on two steps. At the base of the obelisk, above the pedestal, two rifles rest on their butts draped with two crossed flags, surmounted by a laurel wreath, all carved in half relief. The dedication is on the front of the pedestal, with the names from 1914-1918 on the sides. The names from 1939-45 are listed in two columns on the risers of each of the two steps. The lettering is in lead sans serif capitals.
Materials used
Fine axed grey granite
Inscription
a. To the glory of God / and in memory of / those connected with / this parish of Ponteland / who gave their lives / in the Great War / 1914 - 1919 / Rest eternal grant to them O Lord / and let light perpetual / shine upon them.
b. 1939-1945
b. 1939-1945
Names
Cost
£307
How money was raised
Public subscription and fund raising events.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Wm. Donaldson, 26 Ridley Villas, Newcastle.
Notes
1. The name “S. Morley” is additional to those on the obelisk P12.07
2. Proposals to improve the state of the memorial were reported in 2013. £2,474 was allocated by the town council. The wall had been hit by vehicles several times and were damaged, and would be repaired. The four pillars which had been part of the original design would be reinstated. The steps would be rearranged to help avoid vehicle damage and provide easier access by those laying wreaths.
2. Proposals to improve the state of the memorial were reported in 2013. £2,474 was allocated by the town council. The wall had been hit by vehicles several times and were damaged, and would be repaired. The four pillars which had been part of the original design would be reinstated. The steps would be rearranged to help avoid vehicle damage and provide easier access by those laying wreaths.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown; P. Thirkell
Morpeth Herald 06/02/1920 reports on the designer and details of the proposed monument; 21/11/2013 reports proposals to improve the site.
Hexham Courant 27/07/1920 reports unveiling
Newcastle Daily Journal 30/01/1920 reports proposed unveiling "next month"; 17/07/1920 reports unveiling "in a field near the railway station" and the names are engraved in "imperishable lead"
Illustrated Chronicle 31/01/1920 reports proposed unveiling; 17/07/1920 carries report of unveiling; 06/08/1920 carries a photo; 30/04/1921 carries a photo
Northern Echo 17/07/1920 reports unveiling.
Northumberland Record Office War Memorial Account book which also gives a list of "The Fallen in Ponteland Parish"
Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, Alnwick Castle. "Welcome Home" Leaflet given individually to those returning, and listing the names of those who died and those who served in 1914-19 (photocopy on file).
Morpeth County Library Frith collection of photographs shows monument surrounded by a hedge; Postcard collection shows monument standing before the hall was built.
We Will Remember Them : The Story of the Men on the Ponteland War Memorial. Muriel Sobo; Ponteland Parish Council; 2005 contains potted histories of those killed in both Great Wars.
Source of quotation:
“Rest eternal grant to them . . .” Mass for the Dead”
Morpeth Herald 06/02/1920 reports on the designer and details of the proposed monument; 21/11/2013 reports proposals to improve the site.
Hexham Courant 27/07/1920 reports unveiling
Newcastle Daily Journal 30/01/1920 reports proposed unveiling "next month"; 17/07/1920 reports unveiling "in a field near the railway station" and the names are engraved in "imperishable lead"
Illustrated Chronicle 31/01/1920 reports proposed unveiling; 17/07/1920 carries report of unveiling; 06/08/1920 carries a photo; 30/04/1921 carries a photo
Northern Echo 17/07/1920 reports unveiling.
Northumberland Record Office War Memorial Account book which also gives a list of "The Fallen in Ponteland Parish"
Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, Alnwick Castle. "Welcome Home" Leaflet given individually to those returning, and listing the names of those who died and those who served in 1914-19 (photocopy on file).
Morpeth County Library Frith collection of photographs shows monument surrounded by a hedge; Postcard collection shows monument standing before the hall was built.
We Will Remember Them : The Story of the Men on the Ponteland War Memorial. Muriel Sobo; Ponteland Parish Council; 2005 contains potted histories of those killed in both Great Wars.
Source of quotation:
“Rest eternal grant to them . . .” Mass for the Dead”
Links to Source Material :
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
P. Thirkell; J. Brown; T.L. Almond (Ponteland Local History Society); Michael Newrick; Capt.(Rtd) P.H.D. Marr, Regimental Secretary, R.R.F.; T. Harding; Dorothy Hall
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Obelisk 1914-18 1939-45 Roadside (P12.10)
PONTELAND, Outside Memorial Hall.
Front:
To the glory of God
and in memory of
those connected with
this parish of Ponteland
who gave their lives
in the Great war
1914-1919
Rest eternal grant to them O Lord
and let light perpetual shine
upon them
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First side:
A.B. McCreath Capt. N.F.
W.B. Mortimer Lieut. D.L.I.
T. Lant 2nd Lieut. 7th N.F.
M.C. Hill " N.F.
E. Mortimer " 6th N.F.
E. Lant " N.B.R.F.A.
T. Ord Sergt. N.F.
C. Richardson " K.O.S.B.
G. Hutchinson Corpl. K.R.R.
W.J. Caughey " R.E.
J. Wilkinson " C.G.
N. Kane " N.F.
R. Moffitt Lce/Corp. D.L.I.
H.G. Baldwin " N.F.
C.R. Ions Pte. N.F.
J. Young " "
S. Battensby " "
G.T. Emms " "
W. Glass " "
J. Crozier " "
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Second side:
J. Pollard Pte. N.F.
G. Railton " "
A. Graham " "
W.S. Thompson " D.L.I.
J. Kettley " "
J. Graham " "
T. Gibson " K.R.R.
T. Brown " W.Y.R.
T. Wilde " "
W. Brighton " E.Y.
C.H. Walls " "
S.R. Bone " "
T. Weightman " N.H.
R. Youngman " R.G.A.
H. Smith " L.F.
J. Stobert Rifleman K.R.R.
J. Wilson Sapper R.E.
J.L. Hall " "
D.J. Barnes A.B. R.N.D.
R. Robinson " "
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On top riser:
1939-1945
H.P. Atkinson M.R. Atkinson
S.M. Baillie R.W. Davis
J. Eckford R.Y. Egdell
A.O. Glover K. Kinnear
J.G.E. Greenwood
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On bottom riser:
S.H. Johnstone J. Lapping
D.P.C. Mauchlen S.W. McDonough
J.E.B. Mortimer G.T. Moscrop
R.C. Ord D.M.D. Potts
C.M. Potts J.W. Stell
W. Stevenson S.V. Vart
S. Walker T. Wilde
S. Morley
NamesP12.10
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