Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Tynedale
Town
Riding Mill
County
Northumberland
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
83749

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Current location

St James' Church
Church Lane
Riding Mill
Tynedale
Northumberland
NE44 6DS
England

OS Grid Ref: NZ 01839 61313
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Rectangular wooden board mounted on the wall of the church. Dedication and names surrounded by a black patterned border. Inscription in black capitals. At the bottom of the board is a secondary brass plaque for former scholars of Broomhaugh School. Inscription in black calligraphy with red rubrication.
Inscription
IN THE SERVICE/ OF THE KING/ 1914-1918/ (names)/ To the Glory of God and in memory of these,/former Scholars of Broomhaugh School who/ gave their lives for King and Country in the/ Great War. 1914 -1918./ (names)/ "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori"
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 46
    Served and returned: 36
    Died: 10
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, initials of forenames, regiment, decorations
    Order of information: the served by surname, with the 1 female at the end FOLLOWED bhy the fallen by surname THEN forename
Components
  • Board
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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