Memorial

Cross - WW1 And WW2

Cross - WW1 and WW2

Source: Orphan Work 34118

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Current Location

In corner of churchyard facing the bridge, St Mary the Virgin Church, West Road, Ovingham, Tynedale, Northumberland, NE42 6AE, England

OS Grid Reference

NZ 08495 63714

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 34118
Description: Sandstone Cross of Latin type with plain slender shaft and no decoration, standing on an octagonal pedestal on which the inscription is carved on two faces. This in turn rests on three further octagonal steps. The writing is incised using Roman capitals throughout. The names from 1939-45 have been added on the face below those from 1914-18.
Inscription: [none]/[names on 3 faces] On lower faces-1939 1945/[names]

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 18
Died: 18
Information shown: surname, initials of forenames, rank,regiment

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 8
Died: 8
Information shown: surname, initials of forenames, rank,regiment

History

Maker(s): MESSRS HICKS & CHARLEWOOD, Designer
Robert Beall of Newcastle, Makers
Costs: £200
Sponsor Type: public
Sponsored By: Public subscription

Ceremonies

Unveiled

2 Apr 1921

Col. Riddell, D.S.O.

Faculty Granted

22nd March 1921

Dedicated

2 Apr 1921

The Vicar

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