Memorial
Eighton Banks
Current Location
NW corner of churchyard, by Galloping Green road, St Thomas' Church, Galloping Green Road, Eighton Banks, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7XA, England
OS Grid Reference
NZ 27691 58737
Denomination
Church of England
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Cross
- WMR Reference Number
- 42201
- Description
- THREE STEPPED BASE SURMOUNTED BY HIGH BASE WITH ROCK FACED QUOINS AND CELTIC STYLE CROSS. WHOLE IS SET WITHIN LOW IRON RAILINGS ON A CONCRETE PAD. NAMES INSCRIBED ON RECESSED GRANITE TABLETS ON THE SIDES. WREATH CARVED ON EACH FACE
- Inscription
- (EACH FACE) PRO PATRIA (NAMES) (EAST FACE) TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR FOR HONOUR AND FREEDOM./ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT A MAN/ LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS (WEST FACE) IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945/ "WE WILL REMEMBER THEM"
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 77
- Died
- 77
- Information shown
- surname,rank,regiment, initials of forenamesw, decorations
- Order of names
- surname
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Maker(s)
D MORRISON, Sculptor
- Costs
- £186 17s 0d
- Sponsor Type
- public
- Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information
- John Bowes & Partners, owners of Springwell & Vale Collieries gave 50 guineas, Pelaw Main Colliery gave 10 guineas
Ceremonies
Unveiled
30 Apr 1921
Dr Parkin of Newcastle
Dedicated
30 Apr 1921
Revd C E Little, Rural Dean
Components
- Cross
Made from: Stone - Sandstone
Condition: Good
Historic England
Grade: II
List Entry: 1464125
Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * an elaborate and well-designed Celtic wheel cross, built using good quality materials, which provides an elegant and fitting tribute to the Fallen of the Parish.
- Plaques / Panels with names
Made from: Granite - Polished
Condition: Good
Historic England
Grade: II
List Entry: 1464125
Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * an elaborate and well-designed Celtic wheel cross, built using good quality materials, which provides an elegant and fitting tribute to the Fallen of the Parish.
- NEWCASTLE DAILY JOURNAL- 13 MAY 1920
- "Eighton Banks War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1464125. Accessed 26 August 2024.