Memorial

Streatlam and Stainton - WW1 and WW2

Streatlam and Stainton names

Source: Copyright John Hendry

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Current Location

Set in a grassy area next to the Stainton and Streatlam Village Hall (the old School), Village Green, Stainton, Teesdale, Durham, DL12 8RQ, England

OS Grid Reference

NZ 07320 18612

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 10378
Description: An obelisk, of rough freestone on a pedestal on two steps. The dedication and names are incised in two columns on the front of the pedestal using Sans Serif capitals throughout. The front wall once had iron railings, now removed. The obelisk now stands in a walled memorial garden.
Inscription: LEST WE FORGET/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS TOWNSHIP WHO/ FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-18/ (Names)/ 1939-1945/ [Names]

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 15
Died: 15
Information shown: surname, initials, decorations
Order of names: surname
Additional Information: All these men except Messrs Hewitson, Bowes-Lyon and Walton are also listed on IWM 71345

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 2
Died: 2
Information shown: surname, initials
Order of names: Surname
Additional Information: These men are also listed on IWM 71346

History

Maker(s): MR F DEACON, Sculptor
Costs: £90
Sponsor Type: public
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: Site donated by Mr. Newcombe and Messrs. J.D. Wood & Co.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

6 April 1924

MAJOR A WORMALD RE

Dedicated

6 April1924

Rev. H.W. Bircham, Vicar of Barnard Castle

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Streatlam and Stainton - WW1 and WW2

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Commemoration

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Streatlam and Stainton - WW1 and WW2

Current Location

OS Grid Reference

Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

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