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Rothbury War Memorial


The War Memorial and drinking fountain on Front Street in Rothbury was unveiled on the 23rd January 1921[1] by William Watson-Armstrong, 2nd Lord Armstrong (1892–1972). The memorial is inscribed with the names of 41 servicemen from the parish who lost their lives in the First World War. Later, the memorial was further dedicated to 31 people lost in the Second World War, and one lost in the Korean War. The memorial was restored in 2007 and rededicated on the 30th September 2007. The memorial is Grade II listed.

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ROTHBURY WAR MEMORIAL - List Entry
- "First World War Memorial Fountain, 1923 by Reavell and Tebbs. Sandstone and bronze. Square stone pedestal surmounted by stone cross on a stepped plinth with a bronze sword affixed to …
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- During the First World War the Illustrated Chronicle published photographs of soldiers and sailors from Newcastle and the North East of England. These have been made available by Newcastle Libraries.
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Cross 1914-18 1939-45 Korea 1952 Green
- Detail of the monument and list of names inscribed.
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List number: 1408998
List grade: 2
County: Northumberland
Grid ref: NU0570401732

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