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    Memorial

    Christ Church, Hamsterley Colliery - WW1

    Hamsterley Colliery-Church

    Source: Paul Emmerson

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    Current Location

    Christ Church, A694 opposite Ennerdale Terrace, Hamsterley Colliery, Derwentside, Durham, NE17 7PR, England

    OS Grid Reference

    NZ 11342 56498

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Board / Plaque / Tablet
    WMR Reference Number
    71337
    Description
    Oak set back in a border. At centre top is a raised cross with the dates “1914” and “1918” on either side, all raised to stand proud and gilded. Names are listed in four columns with the dedication below. All lettering is in gilded Roman capitals. It covers the communities of Hamsterley, Westwood, Milkwell Burn and Blackhall Mill
    Inscription
    1914 1918/ To the Glory of God and in undying memory of/ (Names)/ of this district who made the Supreme Sacrifice in the Great War/ Let light perpetual shine upon them/ Erected by the congregation and relatives
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    59
    Died
    59
    Information shown
    surname, initials of forenames
    Order of names
    surname
    Maker(s)
    • Ralph Hedley and Sons, Makers

    Sponsored By
    Congregation and relatives

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    June 1923

    Hon. S.R. Vereker of Hamsterley Hall

    Dedicated

    June 1923

    Rev. R.E. Parr, Vicar of Medomsley

    Custodian
    Christ Church

    Components

    Board

    Height: 600mm

    Width: 850mm


    Made from: Wood - Oak


    Condition: Good


    Frame

    Made from: Wood - Oak


    Condition: Good


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    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    71337

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    • Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 9 June1923 reports unveiling
    • Stanley News and Consett Chronicle 7 June 1923 reports unveiling
    • Tyne & Wear Archives Ralph Hedley books No. 1302 (1923) carry work photos
    • http://www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=10812