Memorial details

Memorial type
Triptych
District
Teesdale
Town
Romaldkirk
County
Durham
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
10377

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Current location

St Romald's Church
Romaldkirk
Teesdale
Durham
DL12 9EE
England

OS Grid Ref: NY 99524 22126
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Triptych with triangular pediment, hinged doors, a shelf and rectangular pedestal. The dedication inscription in painted lettering is above and within the central panel, which incorporates a copper cross. The names of the fallen are painted on the inside of both doors.
Inscription
Pediment: FOR/ GOD, KING & COUNTRY. Each door: ROLL OF/ HONOUR/ 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES)/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES) Centre panel: GREATER LOVE HATH/ NO MAN THAN THIS Pedestal: "FATHER IN THY GRACIOUS KEEPING/ LEAVE WE THESE THY SERVANTS SLEEPING"
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Allinson, John George
Bailey, Clive
Bell, Joseph Watson
Close, Wilfred George
Cox, R.b.
Donald, Fred
Donald, John Walter
Duncan, E.f.
Fawcett, S.s.
Forrest, Cecil
See details for all 25 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 14
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 14
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 11
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 11
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initials, surname
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Copper
  • Triptych
    Measurements: height 1200MM, width 540MM
    Materials: Wood - Teak
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Church wardens and rector

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