Cross 1914-18 St. Giles’s Churchyard

St. Giles’ Churchyard, Church Lane, off Gilesgate.

At the northern end, just inside the entrance.

1914-18

Unveiled 6th May 1925 by Lt. Col. J.R. Ritson;
dedicated by Rev. G.H. Aird, vicar.

Granite

£150

Messrs. J. Lowes and Sons, Ltd.

To the Glory of God
and in memory of the above men
of this parish
who gave their lives in the Great War
1914-1918.
Lest we forget.

Cross of Celtic type on square column on a low pedestal on a base, total height 10 feet (3m).

It stands at the top of some steps from the road.

The dedication is carried on the front of the pedestal.

The names are in a single column down the polished front of the shaft of the cross.

1. Apathy and difficulties in raising money led to a bitter correspondence in the Durham County Advertiser. £150 was finally raised.

2. According to Illustrated Chronicle, the memorial was unveiled by Brevet Col. J.R. Ritson.

Photos: Simon Raine; C. Sanders; James Pasby; Dorothy Hall

Durham County Advertiser
14/01/1921; 02/03/1923; 25/02/1924; 23/08/1924; 28/08/1924; 17/10/1924.

Illustrated Chronicle
07/05/1925 reports unveiling with photos.

Seaham Weekly News
08/05/1925 reports unveiling.

Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale;
C. Sanders;
Dorothy Hall

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