Memorial

Barnard Castle Militia, Durham Light Infantry - WW1

Cross

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Current Location

In the South-West corner of the grounds., Grounds of the Bowes Museum., Newgate, Barnard Castle, Durham, Durham, DL12 8NP, England

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NZ 05562 16318

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 67896
Description: Crucifix on very slender tall column, c7m in height: on one side of the crucifix is the figure of Christ being crucified and, on the other, the Virgin Mary with the baby Jesus. This stands on an octagonal pedestal, c4m in diameter, which stands on three octagonal steps. A laurel wreath is raised in half relief on the side of the pedestal, inside which is the dedication in Roman capitals throughout. On the rear of the pedestal is a stone carving of the D.L.I. regimental badge, also raised in half relief.
Inscription: TO ALL RANKS/ OF THE OLD/ BARNARD CASTLE MILITIA/ DURHAM LI/ WHO DIED/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ AUG 1914 NOV 1918.

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)

History

Sponsor Type: other
Sponsored By: Officers of the 4th DLI
Maintenance History: Restoration work in 2009 was carried out by P. & S. Coverdale Masonry Contractors Ltd, with a grant from for £1,034 from War Memorials Trust; Work on the surrounding area was done by Robson Horticulture, Ltd. at the cost of the Town Council.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

09-07-1921

Earl of Durham

Dedicated

09-07-1921

Bishop of Durham

Conservation

Custodian: Handed over to the Trustees of Bowes Museum at the time of the dedication by Brig.Gen. Sir Herbert Surtees

Components

Cross

Made from: Stone - Limestone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1218254

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