Memorial

Saltburn By The Sea

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Current Location

The memorial is located in the park, where Albion Terrace meets Glenside., Glenside, Saltburn By The Sea, Langbaurgh, England

NZ 66513 21115

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Type of Memorial: Composite
WMR Reference Number: 9529
Description: A granite cross has a bronze plaque set in arms and shaft. The plaque is a horizontal composition showing Christ in the tomb, drapery hanging down into the shaft of the cross, with remainder of space filled by outstretched wings of angels stooping over head and feet of figure. The cross surmounts a granite plinth with bronze wreaths on the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock faces.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face: SACRIFICE / (Names) / TO.THE.MEMORY.OF.THOSE.FROM / SALTBURN.WHO.GAVE.THEIR.LIVES / FOR. ENGLAND.IN.THE.GREAT.WAR / WE.HAVE.NO.GLORY.GREAT.ENOUGH.FOR.YOU 9 o'clock face: 1914 / (Names) 12 o'clock face: 1939 - 1945 (Names) 3 o'clock face: 1918 / (Names)

Maker(s): Sir William Reynolds-Stephens, Artist
Costs: £1500
Sponsor Type: private
Sponsored By: A local shipbuilder, Charles William Littleboy, 1855-1924, who with a few friends gave the town this war memorial.
Maintenance History: Conservation work planned according to letter dated September 1999. No further details. Grade II* Listed 26 may 1999.

Unveiled

14 November 1920

Lieutenant General Sir Percy S Wilkinson KCMG CB