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Memories of Fatfield / Harraton

Refurbishment of The War Memorial


The Memorial to
'The Brave Men of Harraton Parish'
was 100 years old on Friday, 22nd July 2022.

Fatfield / Harraton War Memorial

1922:  The Original Memorial was unveiled on the summit of Worm Hill.   Note Penshaw Monument in the first Worm Hill image.
1928:  A severe gale toppled the Memorial and it was decided to reduce its height by removing the Celtic Cross and bringing the remaining column to a point.
1997:  The Truncated Memorial was moved from Worm Hill and resited on Bonemill Lane - between the 'Old Coop Building' and Fatfield Bridge.
2012:  The Memorial was refurbished and a new Celtic Cross was fitted.  It was made by Banker Mason, Paul Bennett of Classic Masonry, North Shields.

War Memorial
1922  -  1928  -  2012
[ Image Created by Anne Phillipson ]

Thanks to Anne, Tracy, Keith, Peter and Sunderland Antiquarian Society.
[ Keith's New Cross Installation photographs were taken 27 - 28 June 2012. ]