Hartburn War Memorial facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hartburn War Memorial |
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| For men from Hartburn killed in the First World War | |
| Unveiled | 31 July 1921 |
| Location | 55°10′08″N 1°51′43″W / 55.168953°N 1.861983°W Village green, Hartburn, Northumberland
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| Designed by | Sir Edwin Lutyens |
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Listed Building – Grade II
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| Official name | Hartburn War Memorial |
| Designated | 30 January 1986 |
| Reference no. | 1042078 |
The Hartburn War Memorial is a special monument found in the village of Hartburn, which is in Northumberland, England. This memorial was built to remember the brave people from the village who lost their lives during the First World War. It was designed by a very famous architect named Sir Edwin Lutyens. The memorial was officially opened in 1921. Today, it is recognized as a Grade II listed building, meaning it's an important historical site.
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Why Was This Memorial Built?
After the First World War ended, many, many people had died. Because of this, thousands of war memorials were built all over Britain. These memorials helped people remember the soldiers who had given their lives.
A Famous Designer
One of the most important designers of these memorials was an architect named Sir Edwin Lutyens. People called him "the leading English architect of his time." Lutyens designed many famous memorials. He created the Cenotaph in London, which is a very important national memorial. He also designed the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, which is the biggest British war memorial in the world.
Lutyens also designed the Stone of Remembrance. You can see this stone in many large cemeteries managed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The Hartburn memorial is one of fifteen "War Crosses" that Lutyens designed. They all look quite similar.
How the Project Started
Many of Lutyens' memorial projects came from people he had worked with before. The idea for the Hartburn memorial came from Mr. and Mrs. Straker. They lived nearby at Angerton Hall. Lutyens had helped them redesign their gardens back in 1904.
History and Design of the Memorial
The Hartburn War Memorial was built by HJ Robinson. He lived in Clay House, near Meldon. The memorial was officially opened by Colonel EPA Riddel. He was a commander of the 149th (Northumberland) Brigade.
Where It Stands
The memorial stands on a small, triangular green area. This green is right in the middle of the village. It is one of Lutyens' fifteen War Crosses. Most of these crosses are found in small villages across England.
What It Looks Like
The Hartburn memorial looks like a tall, thin cross. It gets narrower towards the top. It has short arms that stick out near the top. The edges of the cross are deeply cut, which is a bit unusual. The cross sits on a strong, two-part stone base. This base then rests on a small stone circle in the grass.
The Inscriptions
The main words are carved on the north side of the memorial. They say: "PASS FRIEND ALL IS WELL / 1914 HARTBURN 1919". After the Second World War, more words were added to the south side. These words say: "1939 HARTBURN 1945".
Its Special Status
The Hartburn War Memorial was officially named a Grade II listed building on January 30, 1986. This means it's an important historical structure. In November 2015, during the 100-year anniversary of the First World War, all of Lutyens' war memorials were recognized as a "national collection." Their historical status was checked and updated.
