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    Memorial

    Murton Mining Federation

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    Current Location

    Glebe Community Centre, Durham Place, Murton, Easington, Durham, SR7 9BX, England

    OS Grid Reference

    NZ 39871 46885

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    Type of Memorial
    Board / Plaque / Tablet
    WMR Reference Number
    71182
    Description
    Oak Board. In the centre panel are the names of those who fell. At each side is a panel bearing the names of those who served.
    Inscription
    Murton Mining Federation. / To the memory of our glorious dead[names]/They died for their country 1914-1918
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    1198
    Served
    1000
    Died
    198
    Information shown
    surname, initials of forenames, decorations
    Order of names
    surname
    Additional Information
    the names and exact count of the served are not currently available
    Maker(s)
    • Thomas Summerbell of Sunderland, Makers

    Costs
    £200
    Sponsor Type
    other
    Sponsored By
    Murton Mining Federation

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    4 Dec 1920

    Rev. G.W. Anson Firth, vicar

    Previous Location(s)

    • Miner's Hall, Murton, Easington, Durham, England

    Components

    Board

    Made from: Wood - Oak


    Condition: Good


    • http://www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=10380
    • Durham Chronicle 10/12/1920 reports unveiling
    • Durham County Advertiser 10/12/1920 reports unveiling with list of names