Memorial
Men Of Swalwell
Current Location
TOWN GATE, Hexham Rd, Swalwell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
OS Grid Reference
NZ 200 620
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Cross
- WMR Reference Number
- 42171
- Description
- WIDE STEP TO TWO STEPPED PLINTH SURMOUNTED BY OCTAGONAL COLUMN AND CROSS. INSCRIPTION ON THE SIDES OF THE PLINTH. FOLIATE DECORATION TO SHAFT. SHIELD CARVED ON EACH SIDE OF THE UPPER PLINTH.
- Inscription
- GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS - THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS/ LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS - PRAY FOR US/ (NAMES)/ REMEMBER ALSO THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)/ UNVEILED BY THE RT HON EARL OF DURHAM KC LORD LIEUTENANT EASTER MONDAY 1918
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 128
- Died
- 128
- Information shown
- surname
- Order of names
- surname
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Number Commemorated
- 17
- Died
- 17
- Maker(s)
MR WILLIAM HENRY WOOD FRIBA, Architect
Ceremonies
Unveiled
Easter Monday 1918
EARL OF DURHAM KG
- Custodian
- WHICKHAM COUNCIL
Components
- Cross
Made from: Granite - Ashlar
Condition: Good
- Plaques / Panels with names
Made from: Slate - Westmoreland
Condition: Good
- WMSW85.1