According to the North East War Memorials Project the "plaque 37 inches high x 24 inches wide
in wood frame 55 inches high x 39 inches wide which has a domed top and
fluted pillars at the sides. In the dome, the words “The Great War
1914-1918” are carved in half relief.
The centre panel is one of popular design with a border of Celtic
pattern culminating in roundels in each corner. At the top is an arch
with the spandrels hatched. The words “In Memoriam “ form an arch and
are in Gothic lower case. The names are listed in two columns in
elongated Roman capitals. There are red initials. Underneath is a shelf 75 inches long".
The inscription reads:
“In memoriam. Names of men from this church whom duty called. Greater love hath no man than this. Erected by their comrades and friends".
Pictures of the memorial can be found on the NEWMP website.
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