Memorial

Netherwitton WW1 Cross

Netherwitton WW1 Memorial Cross

Source: Michael Windle

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Current Location

in a fenced off enclosure, by the side of the road, near the bridge opposite Longwitton road end, Netherwitton, Castle Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 4NU, England

OS Grid Reference

NZ 09974 90205

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 34153
Description: Stone wheel Cross with Celtic syle carved decoration on head and shaft, mounted on tapering stone pedestal. Square stepped stone base. Octagonal base step. Incised inscription.
Inscription: LEST WE FORGET/ 1914 - 1918 / (NAMES)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 36
Died: 36
Information shown: initials, surname, decorations, rank
Order of names: surname

Conservation

Components

Cross

Height: C 15FT

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1407348

Pedestal

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1407348

Base

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1407348

Steps

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1407348

Further Information

Morpeth Herald 14 March, 21 March and 20 June 1919
Morpeth Herald - Friday 20 June 1919 NETHERWITTON MEMORIAL BRIDGE.
North East War Memorials Project http://www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=9421