Summary
First World War memorial, 1922, with later additions for the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Boldon War Memorial, which stands on Front Street, East Boldon, 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: an intricately carved Celtic cross.
History
Boldon War Memorial was unveiled on 29 April 1922 by Lt-Col RS Roundell MP. Roundell had been in charge of Boldon camp during the First World War. The memorial was dedicated by Reverend F Aubrey E Leake in commemoration of 65 men of West and East Boldon who died during the First World War. The memorial was designed by WH Wood of Newcastle and carved by NS Brown of Heworth. The cost was raised by public subscription but the small garden in which the memorial stands was given by JG Addison. Following the Second World War the names of 39 men who died during that conflict were added.
Details
DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a small garden on the south side of Front Street, East Boldon, approached from the pavement by a small flight of four steps. It comprises a stone Celtic cross, c6.5m tall, standing on a chamfered pedestal. The pedestal stands on a square, two-stepped, base.
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