Memorial

High altar 1914-18 St. Mary Magdalene R.C.

Seaham and Seaham Harbour

Memorial Name: High altar 1914-18 St. Mary Magdalene R.C. (S117.31)

NEWMP Ref No.: S117.31

Parish: Seaham and Seaham Harbour

Original Location:

St.Mary Magdalene Roman Catholic Church, Harbour Walk, Seaham, SR7 7DS

Which War:

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Unveiled 20th February 1921 by Mr. L.G. Dillon of Hawthorn Towers.

Materials Used:

Oak.

Cost:

£400

How Money was Raised:

Congregation

Inscription:

(Dedicated to 90 members who fell)

Memorial Description:

High altar with ornamented panels representing the twelve apostles plus St.Patrick, St.Cuthbert, St.Aidan and St.Hilda.

Names:

None. See S117.20

Notes:

1. In 2014 only the panelling remains in situ with no dedication. The high altar is a modern replacement.

Sources:

Photo: James Pasby

Auckland and County Chronicle
24/02/1921 reports unveiling.

Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail
21/02/1921 reports unveiling.

Northern Echo
21/02/1921 reports unveiling.

Seaham Weekly News
25/02/1921 reports unveiling.

Wearside Catholic News
 26/02/1921 reports dedication.

Sources Link: Northern Echo 02 21 Mon -1921

Additional Research Documents

Research Acknowledgements:

Dorothy Hall;
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale
James Pasby

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