Summary
First World War memorial, 1921, with later additions for the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Chevington and Broomhill War Memorial, which stands in the churchyard of St John’s Church, 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 tall and imposing memorial cross.
History
Chevington War Memorial was unveiled on 27 November 1921 by Fred J Hemsley. He had served the course of the First World War in the rank of Private. The memorial cost £400, raised by public subscription, and it was dedicated by the vicar, Reverend W King. The designer and sculptor was JP Whittle of Amble. The memorial commemorates 96 local servicemen who died during the First World War. Following the Second World War, the details of 34 who died in that conflict were added. The memorial was restored in 2003, when it was re-dedicated by the Bishop of Newcastle.
Details
The tall memorial stands in the north-east corner of the churchyard of St John’s Church. Of Heworth stone, it comprises a Latin cross with a moulded foot rising from the top of a tapering cross shaft. The broad foot of the cross shaft, standing on an octagonal pedestal, is ornamented on four sides with wreaths carved in low relief. The pedestal is on top of a plinth, square on plan, which stands on a stepped base.
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