Memorial

Rochester - WW1

The Memorial Tabernacle

Source: Copyright Mike Coyle

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Current Location

Junction with side road cul-de-sac, A68, at the eastern end of the village, Rochester, Tynedale, Northumberland, NE19 1RH, England

OS Grid Reference

NY 83237 97950

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 34251
Description: Cross on large square block standing on a raised stone plinth, overall height 7m. and approx. 2m square. Four stone pillars support a stone tiled pitched roof which covers the monument. A cobbled path (now cemented over) originally encircled the monument. The approach is by five stone steps leading up from the roadside. The dedication is on a plaque 3 feet high x 3 feet wide at the front. The lettering is incised using Roman capitals. The names of those who served are on the sides and back.
Inscription: Front-TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN PROUD MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS COUNTRY-/ SIDE WHO FELL IN THE CAUSE/ OF RIGHT AND FREEDOM/ 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES) Side 1-ALSO IN GRATITUDE FOR/ SERVICE RENDERED IN/ THE SAME CAUSE BY/ (NAMES) Other side & back-[names of those who served]

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 53
Served: 43
Died: 10
Information shown: surname, initials of forenames, rank,regiment,decorations
Order of names: surname

History

Maker(s): Mr Weightman, Designer
Messrs Muckle of Rothbury, Builder
Walter Wilson of Gateshead, Stone Carver
Costs: £337/12/7
Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: INSCRIPTION RE-CUT C 1960.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

3 December 1921

Major Clifton Brown, M.P. for Hexham

Conservation

Components

Tablet: Height: 3FT

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Rochester - WW1

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Rochester - WW1

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Memorial Details

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History

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Conservation

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