Memorial

Haswell

Haswell cross

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Current Location

in the churchyard, St Paul's Church, Church Street, Haswell, Easington, Durham, DH6 2DZ, England

OS Grid Reference

NZ 37462 43171

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 71118
Description: Polished Grey Granite Cross, total height 7 feet 2 inches, set on a sturdy pedestal 1 foot 1 inch high x 4 feet 3 inches square. The whole stands in a flagged area with 6 inch stone raised border. There is a pattern inserted in white around the top of the pedestal. A narrow white line has also been inserted to delineate the panels with an arched top. The dedication is on the front, names are in a single column on each of the other three sides, using sans serif capitals.
Inscription: Greater love hath no / man than this, that / a man lay down his life / for his friends.” / Roll of Honour / Names of the men / from the parish of Haswell / who gave their lives / for their King & Country / in the Great War / 1914-1919. / “Their bright spirits still / tenant the hearts of those / who loved them. They lie / imperishably fair, crowned / with the garlands of / immortal youth”. /[names]

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 83
Died: 83
Information shown: surname, forenames
Order of names: surname

History

Costs: £220
Sponsor Type: public

Ceremonies

Unveiled

18 Jul 1920

Capt. E.H. Veitch, 8th D.L.I.

Dedicated

18 Jul 1920

Rev. G.S. Skene, Vicar.

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Components

Cross

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1437888

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1437888 (accessed 15/06/2026)

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