South Shields, South Eldon Street, war memorial

Tyne and Wear HER(11987): South Shields, South Eldon Street, war memorial - Details

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HER Number:
11987

District:
S Tyneside

Site Name:
South Shields, South Eldon Street, war memorial

Place:
South Shields

Map Sheet:
NZ36NE

Class:
Commemorative

Site Type: Broad:
Commemorative Monument

Site Type: Specific:
War Memorial

General Period:
Modern

Specific Period:
C20

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Was in St. Mary's churchyard but the church was demolished in 1982 and replaced by sheltered housing. A cross with a sword on a tall plinth and two steps, 15 feet high. "TO THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH AND CONGREGATION WHO FELL BY SEA, LAND AND AIR IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918". 182 names are listed. The sculptor was Thomas Curry. An additional name was added in 2000. LOCAL LIST

Easting:
3572

Northing:
6528

Grid Reference:
NZ35726528

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
North East War Memorials Project www.newmp.org.uk S86.051; SOUTH TYNESIDE LOCAL LIST REVIEW 2011: REFERENCE NUMBER: LSHA/74/SS

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