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    Memorial

    Hamsterley

    Source: Copyright Edward Nicholl

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    Current Location

    Village Green, Hamsterley, Teesdale, Durham, DL13 3QE, England

    OS Grid Reference

    NZ 12026 31001

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    10258
    Description
    ross, slim octagonal column, resting on a square pedestal of sandstone and four stone steps, total height approx. 10 feet high. Set inside a stone walled area including eight flat-topped columns, paved with chippings, and wrought iron gate. The names for 1914-18 are on the front and back of the pedestal, those for 1939-45 are on the side. They are listed in a single column on each in sans serif capitals.
    Inscription
    A TRIBUTE OF HONOUR / (NAMES) / 1914-1919 / THEY GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY, THEIR SOULS TO GOD AND THEIR NAMES TO PROSTERITY / 1939-1945/[names]/AFGHANISTAN 2013/[name]
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    8
    Died
    8
    Information shown
    surname, forenames
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    11
    Died
    11
    Information shown
    surname, forenames
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Afghanistan (2001-2014)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    surname, forename
    Maker(s)
    • MR J G BROWN & CO of Wolsingham, Mason

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    21 May 1921

    Col. Thomas Dowling of Bishop Auckland

    Dedicated

    21 May 1921

    Col. Thomas Dowling of Bishop Auckland

    Components

    Memorial

    Made from: Stone - Sandstone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1437875

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1437875 (accessed 15/06/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    214458

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    • Auckland and County Chronicle 2/6/1921 reports unveiling
    • Illustrated Chronicle 16/6/1920 carries photo of cross to be unveiled
    • Darlington & Stockton Times 28/5/1921 reports unveiling; 4/6/1921 reports unveiling
    • History of the Parish of Hamsterley H.C. Surtees, 1926
    • BBC News-Death of Richard Holloway-http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25538015
    • BBC News-Funeral of Richard Holloway-http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-25870578
    • Telegraoh Newspaper-Death of Richard Holloway-http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/11258477/Special-Forces-soldier-died-in-perilous-raid-on-Taliban-haven.html