Memorial

Throckley

Throckley WW1

Source: Copyright Derek Rootham

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Current Location

St Mary the Virgin Church, east of Hexham Road Roundabout, Throckley, Castle Morpeth, Northumberland, NE15 9AG, England

NZ 15833 66817

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Pillar / Column
WMR Reference Number: 34199
Description: Square-set column surmounted by demi-sphere and urn. Column stands on four-stepped base. Gilded names and inscription carved on sides of column.
Inscription: 1914 1919/ IN HONOURED MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THROCKLEY/ WHO MADE THE SUPREME/ SACRIFICE IN THE GREAT WAR./ THEY GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR US,/ LET US TRY TO BE WORTHY/ OF THE SACRIFICE/ (NAMES)/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT/ A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS

Unveiled

27 August 1921

Major W E Stephenson of Throckley House

Dedicated

27 August 1921

Revd P Irvine

Column

Height: C 2000MM

Made from: Granite - Pink

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1431167