Summary
First World War memorial, 1921, with later additions for the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Bishop Middleham War Memorial, which stands in the churchyard of the Church of St Michael and All Angels, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this local community, and the sacrifice it has made in the conflicts of the C20;
* Architectural interest: a dignified wheel-head cross;
* Group value: with the Church of St Michael and All Angels (Grade II*), numerous churchyard monuments listed at Grade II and with The Hall (Grade II).
History
Bishop Middleham War Memorial was unveiled on 9 October 1921 by Lt-Col Tomlinson of Seaton Carew. It was dedicated by Archdeacon Derry, commemorating 21 local servicemen who had died during the First World War. The memorial had been arranged by a committee made up of disabled ex-servicemen. It cost £245, raised by public subscription, and was provided by Ainsley and Collins of West Hartlepool (a firm composed entirely of disabled ex-servicemen). Following the Second World War a tablet was added recording the details of seven men and one woman who died during that conflict. This was dedicated on 6 November 1949.
Details
The memorial stands in the churchyard of the Church of St Michael and All Angels (Grade II*-listed), to the north of the church and overlooking Church Street. It comprises a dark polished granite wheel-head cross, rising from a tapering, square, plinth with a granite base. The memorial is set on a two-stepped sandstone base.
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