Barrack Row, war memorial

Unveiled 1st May 1922 by Lord Joicey. A cross on a large base. A wreath and ribbon are draped around the cross. There are two panels with roses and leaves above. Located in a cobbled area enclosed by railings. Heworth Burn Stone. It has been moved at least once and used to stand in a stone walled enclosure. "IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF PENSHAW PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR/ GREATER LOVE HAVE NO MAN THAN THIS/ THAT HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS". 172 NAMES ARE LISTED. {www.newmp.org.uk}