Memorial

Lieutenant J H Wallace

The Memorial Cross

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Current Location

In a small wooden enclosed area, with a stile for access, 100 metres south of Maidenway House, on the side of Maiden Way, Featherstone, Tynedale, Northumberland, NE49 0JL, England

OS Grid Reference

NY 65883 61231

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 33927
Description: Crucifix, with gable top, about 12 feet high, on slender octagonal shaft resting on octagonal pedestal which rests on two octagonal steps. The inscription is in a sunken panel on one side of the pedestal in Roman capitals. According to local legend the memorial stands at the location where he said goodbye to his wife.
Inscription: PRAISE GOD FOR/ JAMES HOPE WALLACE/ LIEUT. 4TH NORTHUMBERLAND/ FUSILIERS WHO FELL IN/ ACTION AT WANCOURT/ NEAR ARRAS ON SEPT. 15TH 1917/ JESU MERCY./ THINE EYES SHALL SEE THE KING/ IN HIS BEAUTY, THEY SHALL BEHOLD/ THE LAND THAT IS VERY FAR OFF/ LOVE IS STRONG AS DEATH

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: rank, surname, date of death, regiment, place of death, forenames, manner of death

History

Sponsor Type: private

Conservation

Components

Cross

Height: 12FT

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1370310

Pedestal

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1370310

Steps

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1370310

Base

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1370310

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Lieutenant J H Wallace

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Lieutenant J H Wallace

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