Memorial
Leadgate
Current Location
Durham Road (B6309), 0.5 miles North of A692 round about on West side of the road - signposted 'Community Centre' (Leadgate & District Community Association). In front of AAJ Motors. , Durham Road, Leadgate, Derwentside, Durham, DH8 7RF, England
OS Grid Reference
NZ 12672 51566
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Cross
- WMR Reference Number
- 41792
- Description
- Two stepped base surmounted plinth, shaft and Celtic Cross. Incised inscription in black lettering on two sides of the plinth. Originally by the entrance to the Leadgate Park football ground.
- Inscription
- TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOUR OF/ THE FOLLOWING MEN/ OF THE URBAN AREA/ OF LEADGATE WHO FELL IN THE WAR OF/ 1914 - 1918/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS/ (NAMES)
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 69
- Died
- 69
- Maker(s)
Messrs Ayton and Son, of Blackhill, Makers
Ceremonies
Unveiled
25th April 1921
Rev. W. H. Coney, M.A., The Vicar
Dedicated
25th April 1921
Rev. W. H. Coney, M.A., The Vicar
Components
- Cross
Height: 14 feet
Made from: Granite - Aberdeen
Condition: Good
- Consett Guardian - Friday 15 April 1921 Page 1 LEADGATE WAR MEMORIAL. THE WAR MEMORIAL in Durham Road, Leadgate, will be UNVEILED on SUNDAY. APRIL 25th, at. 3 o'clock in the afternoon
- Newcastle Daily Chronicle - Monday 25 April 1921 Page 7 WAR MEMORIALS UNVEILED. LEADGATE'S GALLANT DEAD. (list of names) ---
- Consett Guardian - Friday 29 April 1921 Page 3 LEADGATE HONOURS ITS GLORIOUS DEAD. UNVEILING OF A WAR MEMORIAL. IMPRFSSIVE SERVICE. TRIBUTE TO OVER 90 GALLANT HEROES WHO FELL IN BATTLE. (list of names) ---
- CDL65.02