Memorial

Heddon on The Wall - Cross

Heddon on the Wall

Source: Copyright Andrew Curtis

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Current Location

Adjacent to junction of B6528 and B6318 , Knott Memorial Garden, Corner of Hexham Road and Towne Gate, Heddon On The Wall, Castle Morpeth, Northumberland, NE15 0BH, England

OS Grid Reference

NZ 13340 66973

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 34003
Description: Celtic-styled wheel cross with sword carved in half relief, echoing the shape of the cross. The cross rests on a plinth with rounded corners and a four-stepped base. Names from WW1 are listed in two columns on the front plinth face. WW2 names are on the riser of the top step. Pinned-lead lettering and numerals form the inscriptions and names text. Cross, plinth and steps constructed of granite.
Inscription: Plinth face: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF / THOSE FROM THIS PARISH / WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY DURING THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918 / (16 NAMES) / "SO THEY PASSED OVER, AND ALL THE TRUMPETS / SOUNDED FOR THEM ON THE OTHER SIDE." // Step face: ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL / IN THE SECOND GREAT WAR 1939 - 1945. / (6 NAMES)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 16
Died: 16
Information shown: Forename, initials, surname
Order of names: Listed alphabetically by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 6
Died: 6
Information shown: Forename, initial, surname

History

Maintenance History: Some of the inscription pinned-lead lettering are missing.

Conservation

Components

Cross

Height: 4000mm

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1438077

Listed 02-Dec-2016, as a whole memorial.

Plinth

Width: 2600 X 2330mm

Made from: Granite

Historic England

Grade: II

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Heddon on The Wall - Cross

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