Memorial

Howden-le-Wear Memorial

Howden Le Wear Memorial

Source: Orphan Work 10410

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Current Location

East side of High Street close to junction with Bridge Street, Howden-le-Wear, Wear Valley, Durham, DL15 8EZ, England

OS Grid Reference

NZ 16271 33384

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 10410
Description: Granite Obelisk on square freestone base and two shallow steps, the lowest one measuring 3 feet 2 inches x 2 feet 11 inches. Total height is 13 feet 3 inches. Three sides are plain. It is surrounded by five short stone columns joined by iron bars. The front of the obelisk is carved with sword, a rifle and a wreath in half relief. The names from 1914-18 are carried in two columns on the front face of the pedestal, carrying onto the rise of the top step. The names from 1939-45 are listed in three columns on the risers of both top and bottom steps. The lettering is in sans serif capitals throughout.
Inscription: LEST WE FORGET. /TO THE HONOUR AND IN SACRED/ MEMORY OF THE BRAVE MEN FROM/ HOWDEN-LE-WEAR AND DISTRICT/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ [names] (On top step) 1939-1945/ [names]

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 33
Died: 33
Information shown: surname, initials of forenames, rank, regiment

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 9
Died: 9
Information shown: surname, initials of forenames

History

Maker(s): Mr JG Brown of Wolsingham, Makers
Costs: £217
Maintenance History: Needs cleaning

Ceremonies

Unveiled

11 Nov 1924

Capt. R.A. Howe of Willington

Dedicated

11 Nov 1924

Rev RS Spencer, Vicar of Howden

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Howden-le-Wear Memorial

Current Location

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Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

Components

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