Memorial details

Memorial type
Composite
District
Langbaurgh
Town
Saltburn By The Sea
County
Cleveland
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Maker
Sir William Reynolds-Stephens (Artist)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 14 November 1920
    Attended by: Lieutenant General Sir Percy S Wilkinson KCMG CB
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
9529

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Current location

The memorial is located in the park
where Albion Terrace meets Glenside.
Glenside
Saltburn By The Sea
Langbaurgh
Cleveland
England

OS Grid Ref: NZ 66513 21115
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A granite cross has a bronze plaque set in arms and shaft. The plaque is a horizontal composition showing Christ in the tomb, drapery hanging down into the shaft of the cross, with remainder of space filled by outstretched wings of angels stooping over head and feet of figure. The cross surmounts a granite plinth with bronze wreaths on the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock faces.
Inscription
6 o'clock face: SACRIFICE / (Names) / TO.THE.MEMORY.OF.THOSE.FROM / SALTBURN.WHO.GAVE.THEIR.LIVES / FOR. ENGLAND.IN.THE.GREAT.WAR / WE.HAVE.NO.GLORY.GREAT.ENOUGH.FOR.YOU 9 o'clock face: 1914 / (Names) 12 o'clock face: 1939 - 1945 (Names) 3 o'clock face: 1918 / (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Adamson, Joseph W
Adamson, William
Antrobus, A Percy
Atkinson, Percy S
Bancock, James
Barber, Harry
Bates, Richard E
Bell, Robert H
Bird, Arthur
Blades, Thomas
See details for all 64 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 64
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 64
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname, decorations.
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 20
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 20
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename initial, surname.
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Memorial
    Measurements: depth 1022 mm, height 3448 mm, width 1543 mm
    Materials: Granite - Red
  • Plaque
    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
History
Conservation work planned according to letter dated September 1999. No further details. Grade II* Listed 26 may 1999.
Costs

Memorial: £1500

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private
Details: A local shipbuilder, Charles William Littleboy, 1855-1924, who with a few friends gave the town this war memorial.
Responsibility
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
Reference
  • Sherlock, Caroline. Sir William Reynolds-Stephens: A Life's Work - Painter, Craftsman, Designer and Sculptor 1862-1943. Caroline Sherlock, 24 Champion Grove, London, SE5 8BW, 2002.
  • Carter Postcard Collection

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