Lealholm War Memorial

The Lealholm War Memorial is located on the verge to the south of the Church of St James the Greater and to the north of a drinking fountain near Lealholm Bridge. It is a tall wheel-head cross made of Blue Bolton Wood stone, designed in the Celtic style. The arms of the cross feature interlace patterns carved in relief. The cross shaft rises from a tapering plinth, which is set on a two-stepped base.

On the front face of the cross shaft, the main dedicatory inscription reads "LEALHOLM IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE LOCAL MEN WHO SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919." The front face of the plinth continues with the inscription “THESE PASSED OUT OF THE SIGHT OF MEN BY THE PATH OF DUTY AND SELF-SACRIFICE,” followed by twelve names. Below this, the dates 1939 and 1945 are displayed alongside the name commemorating those who served in the Second World War. The front face of the top step includes the inscription "LET THOSE THAT COME AFTER SEE TO IT THAT THEIR NAMES BE NOT FORGOTTEN." Additionally, the names of those who served in the First World War but returned are listed on either side of the plinth. The memorial is surrounded by a low kerb topped with round-headed railings.