Memorial

Felton District Cross

Felton District - WW1 and WW2 Cross

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Current Location

By River Coquet near Felton Bridge, Riverside, Felton, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE65 9EA, England

OS Grid Reference

NU 18441 00284

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 33435
Description: Grey granite Celtic cross on a tapering shaft decorated with carved Celtic knot work, mounted on a two-stage battered plinth which carries the black-leaded WW1 dedication and names. The plinth is set upon a rough-hewn three-stepped base, against the front of which is lent an additional tablet carrying the WW2 dedication and names. The cross is enclosed by a low iron post and chain fence within a small garden which backs onto the banks of the River Coquet.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face: PRO PATRIA/ 1914 - 1919/ A TRIBUTE OF/ REVERENT REMEMBRANCE TO/ OUR GLORIOUS DEAD/ FELTON/ (Names)/ 1939 - 1945/ FELTON/ (Names)/ THIRSTON/ (Names)/ ACTON/ (Names)/ ESHOTT/ (Names)/ SWARLAND/ (Names). 3 o'clock face: ACTON/ (Names)/ ESHOTT/ (Names)/ SWARLAND/ (Names) 9 o'clock face: THIRSTON/ (Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 40
Died: 40
Information shown: Forename, surname, home village
Order of names: Home town THEN surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 12
Died: 12
Information shown: Forename, initial, surname,home village
Order of names: Home town THEN surname

History

Sponsor Type: public
Sponsored By: War Memorial Hall Committee
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: Estimated at £55 to raise 1939-45 plaque and to re-lead the names from 1914-18
Maintenance History: Restored 1995

Ceremonies

Unveiled

17 October 1920

Colonel E P A Riddell CMG DSO

Unveiled

10 July 1949

John C Riddell of Barrasford, Hexham

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Felton District Cross

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Felton District Cross

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