Posted in War Memorials at 12:00 on 26 July 2022
Otterburn is a village in Northumberland. In 1388 it was the site of a battle when a Scots army defeated an English one.
Just beyond the western edge of the village there is a memorial to the Battle of Otterburn. The memorial is also called the Percy Cross:-
Countryside beyond the trees at Otterburn Memorial:-
Posted in Trips, War Memorials at 12:00 on 20 December 2021
Rochester lies on the A 68 between Otterburn and the Scottish border. Its War Memorial is of the tabernacle type.
Dedication: “To the glory of God and in proud memory of the men of this country-side who fell in the cause of right and freedom 1914 – 1918.” Plus Great War names:-
Great War names:-
Second Dedication: “Also in gratitude for service rendered in the same cause by” followed by the names of those who served:-
