Memorial

Cross 1914-18 1939-45 St. Bartholomew’s Churchyard

Whittingham

Memorial Name: Cross 1914-18 1939-45 St. Bartholomew's Churchyard (W48.04)

NEWMP Ref No.: W48.04

Parish: Whittingham

Original Location:

St. Bartholomew’s Church, Church View.

Outside, beside south porch, placed as near to the stained glass window as possible.

Which War:

a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Unveiled by 7th Lord Ravensworth on 13th November 1949.

Materials Used:

Blaxter stone with York stone flagged steps.

Who Commissioned:

Whittingham Memorial Institute Committee

Cost:

£197

How Money was Raised:

£125 from Committee; public appeal.

Present Condition: Good

Sculptor, Artist or Designer:

Mr. Austin Child

Inscription:

1914-1918
1939-1945

Memorial Description:

Cross, very plain.

It is on a pedestal on two steps resting on a wide flagged platform, total height 98 inches (250cms) Base 60 inches (152cm) square.

Names:

None

Notes:

1. When the cross was finally dedicated, the full sum still had not been raised. See W48.05.

External Links:

Historic England Listing

Sources:

Photos: P. Thirkell; Tony Harding

Diocese of Newcastle
Faculty Book 2, No.1692, 30/04/1949

Additional Research Documents

Research Acknowledgements:

Aln & Breamish Local History Society;
Philip Thirkell;
Tony Harding

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