Memorial

Longhirst

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Current Location

Corner of B1337 & Station Road, Longhirst, Castle Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3LT, England

NZ 22512 89132

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Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 34040
Description: Obelisk with tapering sides and bronze wreath on the front near the top. The dedication appears on the front of the top part of the pedestal. The lower half of the pedestal bears the names. The WW2 name has been added at the bottom of the list. On the stone at the foot is the quotation. All lettering is in Roman capitals.
Inscription: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF THIS / PARISH WHO FELL IN / THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1919 / 1939-1945 /[names] THEY FOR FREEDOM GAVE THEIR BEST.

Maker(s): J H Robinson of Meldon, Sculptor
Messrs Harrison, Ash & Blythe of Ashington, Designer
Costs: £368
Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: The pavement in front was relaid and 2 flower tubs added in 2000

Unveiled

31 July 1921

Colonel E P A Riddell CMG DSO