Durham Cathedral World War I Cross - Durham, UK - World War I Memorials and Monuments on Waymarking.com

The cross is in the form of a tall stone pillar surmounted by a carved, stylised version of St. Cuthbert's Cross.

St. Cuthbert became bishop of Lindisfarne in 687 and after his death various miracles were attributed to him and he was declared a saint.

ffee From 875 onwards invasions from Vikings led to the monks of Lindisfarne to flee and take St. Cuthbert's coffin with them. After many years the monks finally settled at the current site of Durham Cathedral and St. Cuthbert's tomb is in the cathedral.

A gold cross was later found in Cuthbert's tomb and the cross on top of this memorial is based on that design.

The pillar is carved with spirals, a style similar to columns within Durham Cathedral. In amongst the spirals are carvings of items of soldiers' kit and weapons.

The only inscription on the memorial is the dates 1914 - 1918 on the pedestal of the memorial.

It was designed by Professor C H Reilly, sculpted by Herbert Tyson Smith and unveiled on 24th November 1928.

Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 11/24/1928 Private or Public Monument?: Government Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Durham City Council Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe Website for this Monument: [Web Link] Physical Address of Monument: Palace Green Durham Cathedral Durham, County Durham United Kingdom DH1 3ES Rate this waymark: Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes

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