Rothbury War Memorial

The Rothbury War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located on High Street in Rothbury. It was built in 1923 to commemorate those from the parish who died in World War I. The memorial is made of sandstone and bronze. It features a square stone pedestal with a stepped plinth, surmounted by a stone cross with a bronze sword attached. The pedestal contains the names of the fallen on the front and rear sides, with an inscription on the third side. The inscription on the front reads: "TO THE MEMORY OF/ THOSE OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ 1914-1918/ (NAMES)". The inscription on the rear reads: "TO THE MEMORY OF/ THOSE OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ 1939-1945/ (NAMES) KOREA 1952/ (NAME)". The inscription on the side reads a famous excerpt from the poem "For the Fallen" by Laurence Binyon.The simple yet striking design reflects the strong local ties to those who died in the wars. The memorial also includes the names of those who died in World War II and the Korean War.