Memorial details

Memorial type
Lamp or lighting
District
Alnwick
Town
Alnwick
County
Northumberland
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945), Korean War (1950-1953), Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998)
Maker
Hicks and Charlesworth (Designer)
Ralph Hedley and Sons (Sculptor)
Green and Son of Warkworth (Builder)
Singers of Frome (Founder / Foundry)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 11 November 1922
    Attended by: Duke of Northumberland
  • Dedicated
    Date: 12th November 1950
    Attended by: The Vicar of Alnwick, the Rev. W. Eyton Lloyd.
  • Unveiled
    Date: 12th November 1950
    Attended by: Duke of Northumberland
  • Dedicated
    Date: 11 November 1922
    Attended by: Bishop of Newcastle
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
33377

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Current location

B6346/B1340 junction
Alnwick
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1PY
England

OS Grid Ref: NU 19049 13077
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A stone column surmounted by a lamp. The column stands on large stone plinth bearing three bronze plaques which bear the dedication and names. A bronze figure in uniform is placed at each corner of the plinth, each resting on Arms Reversed.
Inscription
THIS COLUMN OF REMEMBRANCE/ IS DEDICATED TO THE MEN OF/ ALNWICK WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE WARS OF/ 1914-1918 AND 1939-1945/ We will remember them First Plaque: KOREAN WAR 1950-1953/ FUS.A.BROTHERSTON R.N.F 7.10.1951 Second Plaque: CPL TERENCE GAVIN O'NEILL 24139535/ ROYAL REGIMENT OF FUSILIERS/ KILLED IN BELFAST NORTHERN ISLAND/ ON 25TH MAY 1991 AGED 44 YEARS
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
9th Duke Of Northumberland
Adams, T. W.
Allison, J.
Anderson, G.
Anderson, R. J.
Anderson, W.
Angus, D.
Angus, G.
Angus, J.
Angus, T.
See details for all 266 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 189
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 189
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename.
    Order of information: Surname.
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 76
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 76
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename.
    Order of information: Surname.
  • Korean War (1950-1953)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename, rank, regiment, additional.
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename, rank, regiment, additional.
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Column
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Plaques
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
  • Figures
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
Listing information
  • War Memorial
  • Grade II
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
Costs

Site: FREE
Comments: Land donated by The Duke of Northumberland

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Morpeth Herald - Friday 19 September 1919 ALNWICK WAR MEMORIAL. Mr. John Balmbra, secretary, states that the subscriptions already promised towards the Alnwick War Memorial now amount to £1,735, including £l,000 from the Duke of Northumberland The memorial is estimated to cost £2,600.
  • Carter Postcard Collection
  • North East War Memorials Projects newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=6163
  • Morpeth Herald - Friday 17 November 1950 DUKE UNVEILS MEMORIAL Impressive Scene at Alnwick
  • Alnwick and County Gazette18 November 1922- very full unveiling report with 4 photographs
  • Morpeth Herald- Various reports on 31 January, 28 February and 5 September 1919, 13 February and 12 March 1920, 28 April, 20 October, 10 November and 17 November 1922, 12 January 1923

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