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    Memorial

    Simonburn

    Simonburn

    Source: Copyright Derek Rootham

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    Current Location

    Village Green, Simonburn, Tynedale, Northumberland, NE48 3AR, England

    OS Grid Reference

    NY 87143 73598

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    34237
    Description
    Three-stepped base surmounted by square pedestal, tapering shaft and wheel cross. In scription on oneside of the pedestal. Whole enclosed by chain link fence and eight posts.
    Inscription
    TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND/ IN ABIDING MEMORY OF THOSE MEN/ OF THE PARISH OF SIMONBURN/ WHO FOR HOME AND COUNTRY/ SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR THIS/ CROSS STANDS HERE IN OUR MIDST./ MDCCCCXX
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Maker(s)
    • Hart Son Peard & Co Ltd, Designer

    • Hart Son Peard & Co Ltd, Mason

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    30 May 1920

    Brigadier General W.H. Allgood, C.M.G., D.S.O.

    Dedicated

    30 May 1920

    The Rector

    Custodian
    Parish Council

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 2850mm

    Width: 600mm


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1391546

    • http://www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=8843
    • Morpeth Herald 4 June 1920 gives brief report of unveiling ceremony.
    Hexham Courant carries report of unveiling.
  • Alnwick & County Gazette 29 May 1920 announces unveiling on 30 May 1920.
  • Newcastle Daily Journal 5 May 1920 reports proposed unveiling; 21 May 1920 reports delay in unveiling through late arrival of tablet; 24 May 1920 reports unveiling 30 May.
  • Alan Grint has researched the names on this memorial in his book In Silent Fortitude, 2011 Ergo Press ISBN 9780955751098
  • https://www.newmp.org.uk/memorial/cross-1914-18-village-green-s32-01/