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War Memorial, Gainford
The memorial, dedicated to the people of Gainford, County Durham, who gave their lives in the First World War is located in the church yard of St Mary's Parish Church. It was unveiled on 19th March 1921 by Sir Arthur Pease and dedicated by Rev. H.C. Watson.[1]. The memorial was designed by Rev. Watson’s daughter, inspired by an early-medieval cross from Gainford. The dedication for the Second Word War was made on the 17th November 1953. The memorial is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.[2]
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Cross 1914-18 1939-45 St. Mary's Churchyard
- Full details of the memorial, including a transcript of the inscribed names.
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Gainford War Memorial - List Entry
- "Gainford War Memorial was unveiled on 19 March 1921 by Sir Arthur Pease (High Sheriff of Durham) and dedicated by the vicar, Reverend HC Watson. The address was given by …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from http://www.newmp.org.uk/detai…
Cross 1914-18 1939-45 St. Mary's Churchyard
- Full details of the memorial, including a transcript of the inscribed names.
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from https://historicengland.org.u…
Gainford War Memorial - List Entry
- "Gainford War Memorial was unveiled on 19 March 1921 by Sir Arthur Pease (High Sheriff of Durham) and dedicated by the vicar, Reverend HC Watson. The address was given by …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
