Cross of Sacrifice, Blomfield type. Cross on octagonal base with bronze crusader's sword on the front. The cross is surrounded by Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstones. "TO THE HONOURED MEMORY OF FOUR HUNDRED SAILORS AND SOLDIERS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY DURING THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918. TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY OF WHOM LIE IN THIS CEMETERY, SEVENTY FIVE IN SUNDERLAND CEMETERY AND NINETY FIVE IN MERE KNOLL CEMETERY, ALL IN THE BOROUGH OF SUNDERLAND. THEIR NAMES LIVETH FOR EVERMORE" {www.newmp.org.uk}.
Site Type: Broad
Commemorative Monument
SITEDESC
Cross of Sacrifice, Blomfield type. Cross on octagonal base with bronze crusader's sword on the front. The cross is surrounded by Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstones. "TO THE HONOURED MEMORY OF FOUR HUNDRED SAILORS AND SOLDIERS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY DURING THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918. TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY OF WHOM LIE IN THIS CEMETERY, SEVENTY FIVE IN SUNDERLAND CEMETERY AND NINETY FIVE IN MERE KNOLL CEMETERY, ALL IN THE BOROUGH OF SUNDERLAND. THEIR NAMES LIVETH FOR EVERMORE" {www.newmp.org.uk}.
Site Name
Bishopwearmouth Cemetery, Cross of Sacrifice
Site Type: Specific
War Memorial
HER Number
12004
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
North East War Memorials Project www.newmp.org.uk S140.001
YEAR1
2009
English, British
Class
Commemorative
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
11306
DAY1
02
District
N Tyneside
Easting
320
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
666
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Willington
Description
A crucifix, 5m high on a 2m base. "GREATER LOVE THAN THIS NO MAN HATH THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS ST. JOHN 15:13. TO THE MEMORY OF THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF ST. AIDAN'S CONGREGATION, WILLINGTON QUAY, WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE". 70 names are listed. The church was demolished in 2004 {www.newmp.org.uk}.
Site Type: Broad
Commemorative Monument
SITEDESC
A crucifix, 5m high on a 2m base. "GREATER LOVE THAN THIS NO MAN HATH THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS ST. JOHN 15:13. TO THE MEMORY OF THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF ST. AIDAN'S CONGREGATION, WILLINGTON QUAY, WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE". 70 names are listed. The church was demolished in 2004 {www.newmp.org.uk}.
Site Name
RC Church of Our Lady and St. Aidan, war memorial
Site Type: Specific
War Memorial
HER Number
12003
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
North East War Memorials Project www.newmp.org.uk W56.01
YEAR1
2009
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Claire MacRae
Crossref
7054
DAY1
02
DAY2
22
District
Sunderland
Easting
308
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ35NW
MONTH1
02
MONTH2
03
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
566
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Washington
Description
Calvary on a tall square plinth. There is a plaque on the front commemorating the dead of the Great War 1914-1918 {www.newmp.org.uk}. The memorial takes the form of a tall crucifixion. The cross and hood are in oak. The figure of Christ crucified is painted white. The cross rises from a coursed stone plinth, square on plan and with a low pyramidal top. A small black plaque to the front face of the plinth bears the dedication prayer from the Mass for the dead, in Latin followed by English, reading PIE JESU DOMINE/ DONA EIS/ REQUIEM SEMPITERNAM/ MERCIFUL LORD JESUS/ GRANT THEM/ ETERNAL REST.This is an imposing example of the Calvary type of war memorial, standing close to the Grade II-listed Church Of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate and Presbytery adjoining. GRADE II LISTED
Site Type: Broad
Calvary
SITEDESC
Calvary on a tall square plinth. There is a plaque on the front commemorating the dead of the Great War 1914-1918 {www.newmp.org.uk}. The memorial takes the form of a tall crucifixion. The cross and hood are in oak. The figure of Christ crucified is painted white. The cross rises from a coursed stone plinth, square on plan and with a low pyramidal top. A small black plaque to the front face of the plinth bears the dedication prayer from the Mass for the dead, in Latin followed by English, reading PIE JESU DOMINE/ DONA EIS/ REQUIEM SEMPITERNAM/ MERCIFUL LORD JESUS/ GRANT THEM/ ETERNAL REST.This is an imposing example of the Calvary type of war memorial, standing close to the Grade II-listed Church Of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate and Presbytery adjoining.The monument was listed Grade II in February 2017 for the following principal reasons:
* Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this local community, and the sacrifices it made in the First World War;
* Architectural interest: a tall and imposing Calvary cross;
* Group value: with the Church Of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate and Presbytery adjoining (Grade II-listed).
Site Name
Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate, calvary
Site Type: Specific
Calvary
SITE_STAT
Listed Building Grade II
HER Number
12002
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
North East War Memorials Project www.newmp.org.uk W96.06; Historic England, Advice Report, Feb 2017
YEAR1
2009
YEAR2
2017
English, British
Class
Commemorative
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
6209, 12000
DAY1
02
District
Newcastle
Easting
285
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MATERIAL
Portland Stone
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
632
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Mid 20th Century 1933 to 1966
Place
Walker
Description
Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstone, featuring a cross, in Portland Stone. "1939-1945 THOSE HONOURED HERE DIED IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTY AND LIE BURIED IN THIS CHURCHYARD". 3 names are listed {www.newmp.org.uk}.
Site Type: Broad
Commemorative Monument
SITEDESC
Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstone, featuring a cross, in Portland Stone. "1939-1945 THOSE HONOURED HERE DIED IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTY AND LIE BURIED IN THIS CHURCHYARD". 3 names are listed {www.newmp.org.uk}.
Site Name
Church of St. Anthony of Egypt, headstone
Site Type: Specific
War Memorial
HER Number
12001
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
North East War Memorials Project www.newmp.org.uk W2.19
YEAR1
2009
English, British
Class
Commemorative
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Rachel Grahame
Crossref
6209, 12001
DAY1
02
DAY2
03
District
Newcastle
Easting
28546
Grid ref figure
10
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MATERIAL
Granite, Sandstone
MONTH1
02
MONTH2
05
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
63317
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Walker
Description
A granite cross, 2 feet 6 inches high on a tapering sandstone plinth 8 feet high and an octagonal base and three steps 2 feet 6 inches high. Features a string course with floral detail. Unveiled 1921. "REMEMBER WITH HONOUR THOSE WHO BY THEIR DEATH HAVE ENNOBLED THIS VILLAGE IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-18" {www.newmp.org.uk}. The memorial was unveiled on 19 July 1921 by Major JG Leathart MC and dedicated by the vicar, Reverend HA Hand. It commemorates 24 local servicemen who died in the First World War, and a further 51 who served and returned. The memorial cross was funded through public subscription, whilst the plot was donated by Lord Northbourne. The memorial was sculpted by Robert Beall of Newcastle who was responsible for a number of other war memorials in the region, including those at Haltwhistle, Corbridge, and Fatfield (all Grade II).
A time capsule including coins, the names of the War Memorial Committee members, and copies of local newspapers, was enclosed under the memorial steps. The monument became Grade II listed in February 2017.
Site Type: Broad
Commemorative Monument
SITEDESC
This war memorial was listed Grade II in 2017 with the following description:
'The tall granite memorial stands outside the west end of St Anthony’s Church (not listed), on Belmont Street, Walker. It takes the form of a small cross with a moulded foot rising from the cornice of a shaft, square in section. The shaft stands on a corniced octagonal plinth, which stands on a three-stepped base. The shaft’s cornice is ornamented with a carved frieze of foliage, whilst a small shield is carved in relief at the top of each side of the shaft. The plinth’s cornice is also carved with foliage.
The dedicatory inscription carved into the front face of the plinth reads REMEMBER WITH HONOUR/ THOSE WHO BY THEIR DEATH/ HAVE ENNOBLED/ THIS VILLAGE IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-18. The commemorated names are recorded on the remaining faces of the plinth.'
A granite cross, 2 feet 6 inches high on a tapering sandstone plinth 8 feet high and an octagonal base and three steps 2 feet 6 inches high. {www.newmp.org.uk}. The memorial was unveiled on 19 July 1921 by Major JG Leathart MC and dedicated by the vicar, Reverend HA Hand. It commemorates 24 local servicemen who died in the First World War, and a further 51 who served and returned. The memorial cross was funded through public subscription, whilst the plot was donated by Lord Northbourne. The memorial was sculpted by Robert Beall of Newcastle who was responsible for a number of other war memorials in the region, including those at Haltwhistle, Corbridge, and Fatfield (all Grade II).
A time capsule including coins, the names of the War Memorial Committee members, and copies of local newspapers, was enclosed under the memorial steps.
Site Name
Church of St. Anthony of Egypt, war memorial
Site Type: Specific
War Memorial
SITE_STAT
Listed Building Grade II
HER Number
12000
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
North East War Memorials Project www.newmp.org.uk W2.06; Historic England, Advice Report, Feb 2017; https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1441351
YEAR1
2009
YEAR2
2024
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Commemorative
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
02
District
Newcastle
Easting
249
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26NW
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
650
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Mid 20th Century 1933 to 1966
Place
Newcastle
Description
This tree was planted by the water beside the Council Chamber in July 1936. The plaque at its foot reads: "THIS TREE WAS PLANTED BY MR FRANK GRAHAM TO COMMEMORATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD MAYOR COUNCILLOR J.P. LAING JULY 1986". Frank Graham is a publisher and historian who fought in this war {www.newmp.org.uk}.
Site Type: Broad
Commemorative Monument
SITEDESC
This tree was planted by the water beside the Council Chamber in July 1936. The plaque at its foot reads: "THIS TREE WAS PLANTED BY MR FRANK GRAHAM TO COMMEMORATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD MAYOR COUNCILLOR J.P. LAING JULY 1986". Frank Graham is a publisher and historian who fought in this war {www.newmp.org.uk}.
Site Name
Barras Bridge, Civic Centre, memorial tree
Site Type: Specific
Commemorative Monument
HER Number
11999
Form of Evidence
Natural Feature
Sources
North East War Memorials Project www.newmp.org.uk NUT060
YEAR1
2009
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Defence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
02
District
N Tyneside
Easting
371
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
699
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Tynmouth
Description
A tank named 'Tynemouth' returned from Flanders, was placed at Sharpness Point and two field guns were placed in Northumberland Park on 21st June 1919. The tank was driven in procession from Tynemouth Station along Percy Park Road to Grand Parade. The tank and guns were first seen as patriotric trophies but by 1923 they were reviewed as eyesores and were removed. The tank was apparently sold for £20. {www.newmp.org.uk}.
Site Type: Broad
Armoured Vehicle
SITEDESC
A tank named 'Tynemouth' returned from Flanders, was placed at Sharpness Point and two field guns were placed in Northumberland Park on 21st June 1919. The tank was driven in procession from Tynemouth Station along Percy Park Road to Grand Parade. The tank and guns were first seen as patriotic trophies but by 1923 they were reviewed as eyesores and were removed. The tank was apparently sold for £20. {www.newmp.org.uk}.
Site Name
Sharpness Point, tank
Site Type: Specific
Tank
HER Number
11998
Form of Evidence
Destroyed Monument
Sources
North East War Memorials Project www.newmp.org.uk T36.13
YEAR1
2009
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Commemorative
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
9376
DAY1
02
District
N Tyneside
Easting
372
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
MATERIAL
Timber
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
691
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Tynemouth
Description
Two strake boats were unveiled as war memorials on 7th May 1921. They were named after two members of the club and were a memorial to five other rowing club members who fell during the First World War. They have disappeared {www.newmp.org.uk}.
Site Type: Broad
Commemorative Monument
SITEDESC
Two strake boats were unveiled as war memorials on 7th May 1921. They were named after two members of the club and were a memorial to five other rowing club members who fell during the First World War. They have disappeared {www.newmp.org.uk}.
Site Name
Prior's Haven, Amateur Rowing Club, war memorial
Site Type: Specific
War Memorial
HER Number
11997
Form of Evidence
Destroyed Monument
Sources
North East War Memorials Project www.newmp.org.uk T36.12
YEAR1
2009
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Commemorative
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
7333
DAY1
02
District
N Tyneside
Easting
367
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
MATERIAL
Timber
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
694
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Tynemouth
Description
There used to be a wooden plaque on the fence at the corner of Front Street facing Manor Road. It was unveiled on 17th November 1918. The plaque has five panels. The centre panel had a pedimented top and a cross above it. There was a picture called 'Remembrance' of a grieving woman beside a wreath beneath the pediment. The names were on the other four panels. The plaque was fastened to railings and had a canopy over it. The wooden plaque was replaced by the cenotaph in 1938 (HER 7333) {www.newmp.org.uk}.
Site Type: Broad
Commemorative Monument
SITEDESC
There used to be a wooden plaque on the fence at the corner of Front Street facing Manor Road. It was unveiled on 17th November 1918. The plaque has five panels. The centre panel had a pedimented top and a cross above it. There was a picture called 'Remembrance' of a grieving woman beside a wreath beneath the pediment. The names were on the other four panels. The plaque was fastened to railings and had a canopy over it. The wooden plaque was replaced by the cenotaph in 1938 (HER 7333) {www.newmp.org.uk}.
Site Name
Tynemouth Village Green, war memorial
Site Type: Specific
War Memorial
HER Number
11996
Form of Evidence
Destroyed Monument
Sources
North East War Memorials Project www.newmp.org.uk T36.11
YEAR1
2009
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Commemorative
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
9487
DAY1
02
District
N Tyneside
Easting
365
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
LANDUSE
Recreational Usage
Map Sheet
NZ37SE
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
701
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
Tynemouth
Description
Bronze plaque on a wall of the garden of remembrance unveiled by the Duke of Northumberland after 1940. "THIS GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE IS DEDICATED AS A MEMORIAL TO HENRY GEORGE ALAN, NINTH DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND, KILLED IN ACTION ON THE 2ND MAY 1940 AND TO ALL THOSE FROM THIS BOROUGH WHO DIED FOR THEIR KING AND COUNTRY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR" {www.newmp.org.uk}.
Site Type: Broad
Commemorative Monument
SITEDESC
Bronze plaque on a wall of the garden of remembrance unveiled by the Duke of Northumberland after 1940. "THIS GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE IS DEDICATED AS A MEMORIAL TO HENRY GEORGE ALAN, NINTH DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND, KILLED IN ACTION ON THE 2ND MAY 1940 AND TO ALL THOSE FROM THIS BOROUGH WHO DIED FOR THEIR KING AND COUNTRY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR" {www.newmp.org.uk}.
Site Name
Tynemouth Park, garden of remembrance
Site Type: Specific
Commemorative Garden
HER Number
11995
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
North East War Memorials Project www.newmp.org.uk T36.03