Memorial Details
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Memorial
Altar, plaque 1914-18 St. Mary R.C.
Reference
H51.15
Place
HEXHAM
Map ref
NY 933639
Original Location
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. To the east of the altar.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled Jan. 23rd 1920 by Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle (Dr. Collins)
Memorial Description
Altar to the Sacred Heart, of white stone, 3100 cm high x 2170 cm wide, decorated with blue and gilt. There is a cross beneath a traceried canopy at centre back. Below the cross is the word “Sanctus”. On each side there is a panel containing a kneeling angel in half relief, each facing towards the cross with gold halo against a blue background. A pillar rises at both outer sides, surmounted by an angel facing inwards.
It is accompanied by a plaque of brass 68 cm high x 45 cm wide with a plain polished alabaster surround. The brass plaque is rectangular with a domed top, set on a rectangular pattress. At centre top is a crucifix. The plaque has a patterned border, which contains (top) the words “the adjoining altar has been erected” and (bottom) bears the prayer. The names are listed in two columns. The lettering is in Roman capitals, apart from the blessing which is in Gothic capitals.
It is accompanied by a plaque of brass 68 cm high x 45 cm wide with a plain polished alabaster surround. The brass plaque is rectangular with a domed top, set on a rectangular pattress. At centre top is a crucifix. The plaque has a patterned border, which contains (top) the words “the adjoining altar has been erected” and (bottom) bears the prayer. The names are listed in two columns. The lettering is in Roman capitals, apart from the blessing which is in Gothic capitals.
Materials used
Stone altar, brass plaque in red and white polished alabaster surround.
Inscription
The adjoining altar has been erected / to the glory of God and / in memory of the following members / of the congregation of this church who / died in the Great War 1914-1919
Requiescant in Pace
Requiescant in Pace
Names
Who commissioned
St. Mary's Congregation.
Cost
£260 approx.
How money was raised
Public subscription
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Mr. Cresswell, Hexham.
Notes
1. From the membership, 150 members joined, of whom 35 died.
2. “The altar had been erected on the left hand side immediately on entering the church”.
2. “The altar had been erected on the left hand side immediately on entering the church”.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C.N. Dallison; Tony Harding
Hexham Courant 21/12/1918 reports proposal to erect the altar; 10/01/1920 gives details of forthcoming dedication, with a description; 24/01/1920 gives a press report of the unveiling ceremony.
Peace Celebrations Souvenir Programme (1919) page 23.
Newcastle Daily Journal 13/01/1920 reports proposed unveiling; 20/01/1920 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 18/12/1918 carries report of proposals; 09/03/1923 carries photo.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 17/01/1920 reports proposed unveiling; 24/10/1920 reports unveiling.
Hexham Weekly News 23/01/1920 reports unveiling.
Wearside Catholic News 28/12/1919 reports proposals; 17/01/1920 reports erection of altar; 24/01/1920 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation
“Requesicant in pace” (May they rest in peace) Latin Mass for the Dead.
Hexham Courant 21/12/1918 reports proposal to erect the altar; 10/01/1920 gives details of forthcoming dedication, with a description; 24/01/1920 gives a press report of the unveiling ceremony.
Peace Celebrations Souvenir Programme (1919) page 23.
Newcastle Daily Journal 13/01/1920 reports proposed unveiling; 20/01/1920 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 18/12/1918 carries report of proposals; 09/03/1923 carries photo.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 17/01/1920 reports proposed unveiling; 24/10/1920 reports unveiling.
Hexham Weekly News 23/01/1920 reports unveiling.
Wearside Catholic News 28/12/1919 reports proposals; 17/01/1920 reports erection of altar; 24/01/1920 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation
“Requesicant in pace” (May they rest in peace) Latin Mass for the Dead.
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
The late Ken and Dorothy Southern; C.M. Dallison; Michael Newrick; J. Brown; Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
Alan Grint has researched the names on the Hexham memorials in his book The Faith and Fire Within, 2006, Ergo Press ISBN 0955275814
Contact:-Cogito books 01434 602555
Altar, plaque 1914-18 St. Mary R.C. (H51.15)
HEXHAM, St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
The Adjoining altar has been erected
to the glory of God and
in memory of the following Members
of the Congregation of this Church who
died in the Great War 1914-1919
Lieut. Col. B.D. Gibson, D.S.O., C. de G.
William Allan James W. Kelly
Edward J. Baty William Lynch
John J. Baty Thomas Marsh
Joseph N. Cunningham Philip McMahon
George J. Dodds John W. Oxley
Frederick Norman Dodds Ernest C. Riley
William Donnelly James W. Riley
John Dunwoodie Francis J. Riley
Wm. Scott Dunwoodie Percy Robson
Francis Forster James W. Rowell
John Grierson Charles Smith
William Hartley James Smith
James Hardy Charles E. Snowball
John Heenan Joseph Stewart
George Irwin George W. Watson
Michael Irwin Joseph C. Watson
William Kirsopp William Watt
Requiescant in Pace
NamesH51.15
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