Darlington War Memorial Obelisk, Darlington, England. - World War I Memorials and Monuments on Waymarking.com

The Darlington war memorial obelisk is a grad II listed building and is situated in the grounds of the Darlington Memorial Hospital. It is dedicated to the fallen service men and women of the the 2 world wars.

It was unveiled on November 11th 1928 during a ceremony witnessed by a crowd 9000 strong. It was then rededicated in 1946.

It is a stainton stone memorial obelisk, tapering with pyramidal cap and square base set on octagonal plinth. Two steps in the northern and southern sides of the plinth. Bronze wreaths in half relief adorn the east and west faces of the column. A dedication says the names of the glorious dead are located on marble panels inside the memorial hospital.

It was built as part of the wider memorial hospital project. The whole project cost £100,000. It was originally estimated to cost 80,000.

It was funded by public subscription, local carnivals and town workers donated 3d a month from their wages. The Red Cross society donated £15,000

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Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 11/11/1928 Private or Public Monument?: Government Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Unknown Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe Physical Address of Monument: Darlinton War Memorial Obelisk Grounds of Darlington Memorial Hospital, HollyHurst Road Darlington, Durham DL3 6HX Rate this waymark: Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes Website for this Monument: Not listed

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