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War Memorial, Cambo


Obelisk in the churchyard of Holy Trinity Church in Cambo. The memorial commemorates 22 local men who died during the First World War. It was unveiled at a ceremony on the 4th July 1920 by Sir George Trevelyan of Wallington Hall and dedicated by the vicar, Reverend CA Fitch. The memorial was repared after being damaged by a falling tree. Cambo War Memorial is Grade II listed in the National Heritage List for England.

Cambo War Memorials Historic Buildings and Monuments in Wallington Demesne Civil Parish
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Holy Trinity Church, Cambo

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Men of Cambo Parish
- Men of Cambo Parish. Photo © Derek Rootham (WMR-33680). Image available under the IWM Non Commercial Licence.

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Men of Cambo Parish
- "...Granite obelisk on a square plinth with names incised on faces. The whole rests on 3 sandstone steps. Carved laurel wreath draped over top. The WW2 casualties are on the …

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Cambo War Memorial - List Entry
- '...The memorial stands on high ground in the southern part of the churchyard of Holy Trinity church (Grade II). It comprises a c5m tall obelisk, square on plan, in grey …

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List number: 1434944
List grade: 2
County: Northumberland
Grid ref: NZ0265685711

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