Memorial

Greenhead Church Tablet

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Current Location

south wall, behind font, St Cuthbert's Church, Greenhead, Tynedale, Northumberland, CA8 7HD, England

NY 66014 65349

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 70333
Description: Tablet, elaborately carved. The top is open tracery, with a carved border below this. Across the top of the monument and down both sides are carved regimental badges. The dedication is at the top between two badges. The central part of the monument is divided into three panels, each containing the names of those who died. Those on the right and left give the details of Other Ranks, whilst the central one contains details about two Captains. Lettering is incised and blackened in Roman capitals for the names, with the dedication in Old English.
Inscription: To the glory of God and in loving memory of/ the Officers, Noncommissioned Officers and Men/ from this Parish who gave their lives in the/ Great War of 1914-1918 for their King and/ Country in the cause of Freedom, Truth and Justice./[names]

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 21
Died: 21
Information shown: surname, forenames, rank, regiment, date of death, manner of death, decorations

Unveiled

November 1920

Bishop of Durham, Dr Wild

Dedicated

November 1920

Bishop of Durham, Dr Wild

Tablet

Height: 2600mm

Width: 1990mm

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good