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    © Imperial War Museums 2026

    Memorial

    St John The Evangelist

    St John The Evangelist

    Source: Copyright Edward Nichol

    1/4

    Current Location

    In Churchyard, St John the Evangelist Church, Merrington Rd, Kirk Merrington, Sedgefield, Durham, DL17 8NW, England

    OS Grid Reference

    NZ 26209 31442

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    10311
    Description
    Celtic Cross on pillar.
    Inscription
    TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND / IN UNDYING MEMORY OF / THE MEN / OF MERRINGTON / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR /1914-1918. / AND THE WORLD WAR / 1939-1945. / "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE" 1914-1918 / (Names) /RECQUIESCANT IN PACE / 1939-1945 / (Names) / "THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE"
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    28
    Died
    28
    Information shown
    Surname, initials
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    7
    Died
    7
    Information shown
    surname
    Maintenance History
    TOWN COUNCIL RECENTLY REPAIRED PLINTH AND GRAND RAIL WITH EMPLOYMENT TRAINEES
    Custodian
    CHURCH AUTHORITIES

    Components

    Unknown

    Made from: Stone - Sandstone


    Condition: Good