Haltwhistle Memorial Cross

Haltwhistle Memorial Cross is located in a garden to the south of the new Haltwhistle Memorial Hospital. Built from Greenlaw stone, it stands approximately 6 meters tall and features a Greek cross that rises from a tapered shaft with a moulded foot, which is set on a tapering, square plinth. This plinth rests on a three-stepped, square base. The cross is flanked by two low side walls that end in short, square piers.

Both sides of the cross are adorned with interlace carvings symbolizing eternity. At the base, there are two leverets representing Belgium, while swooping down are two birds of prey symbolizing Germany and Austria. Two rats depict the horrors of war, and squirrels accompanied by oak leaves and acorns represent the British Empire. Two owls signify the wisdom of God, and the entire structure is topped with the Dove of Peace.

The front face of the plinth features an inscription that reads: "IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THOSE FROM THIS DISTRICT WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918 AND IN THE WORLD WAR 1939 – 1945." Rectangular bronze plaques on the front face of each end pier list the names of those who fell, organized by village, with incised inscriptions above reading "1914 – 1918." Additional rectangular bronze plaques on the front face of the low side walls list more names, with incised inscriptions above stating "1939 – 1945." Each of the four plaques is bordered by raised Celtic knot designs.

The memorial is surrounded by paving and a low stone wall, with access from the south via a flight of steps leading up from the garden.