MONKTON DISTRICT

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Reference WMO/106152

Address:

Monkton Lane

Monkton, Tyne and Wear

England

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Status: Unknown
Type: Freestanding
Location: External
Setting: Roadside
Description: Latin cross
Conflicts:
  • First World War (1914-1918)
About the memorial: First World War memorial constructed of sandstone which takes the form of a St. Cuthbert's cross with an embossed central boss bearing the dates 1914 1918. The tapering cross shaft surmounts a chamfered rectangular plinth, placed on a chamfered base. A polished granite tile set on a sandstone base lies on the ground at the foot of each side of the memorial, bearing the transcript of the eroded face above. HISTORY: This memorial was erected by public subscription and unveiled on 5th February 1921. It was dedicated by Bishop Ormsby. The memorial has been recently restored and was rededicated on October 22nd 2005. SOURCES: NEWRP ref CDM45.01 Jarrow Magazine, March 1921 SUMMARY OF IMPORTANCE: War memorials have a very strong historical and cultural significance on both a local and national scale. Erected in 1921, this example in the form of a St. Cuthbert's Cross is a good example of a memorial dedicated to the dead of the First World War. Recommended for listing in grade II. c Historic England listing entry. The precise location is a little uncertain as a large housing estate seems to have been built on what was formerly a park.
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The main inscription ON FRONT reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY/ OF THE MEN FROM MONKTON DISTRICT/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR./ "MAY THEY REST IN PEACE" Inscription ON SIDE reads "GRANT LORD, THAT WE/ FULL WORTHY BE/OF THESE / OUR LOVED-OUR SACRIFICED". Inscription ON BASE reads: IN THANKFULNESS TO GOD/FOR THE SAFE RETURN/OF THOSE FROM MONKTON DISTRICT/WHO SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR. Inscription on back reads "GRANT THAT THEY MAY LIVE TO SEE/FRUITS OF THEIR VICTORY/ALL NATIONS DRAWN TO THEE". The 20 names of the fallen are recorded on the front face and the names of those who served are recorded in two columns on the sides and back.

Grade II (England)

1391715

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