Memorial Details
Memorial
Stained Glass Window Shortt 1900 St. Mary
Reference
W64.01
Place
WOODHORN
Map ref
NZ 301889
Original Location
St. Mary's Church, on south wall of nave.
Present Location
Building closed as a church and opened as a Museum.
Which war
South Africa 1899-1902
Memorial Description
Stained glass window of a single light, depicting St. Michael slaying a dragon.
Underneath, on the sloping windowsill is a plaque 4 inches high x 2 feet 6 inches wide which bears the inscription in Roman capitals.
Underneath, on the sloping windowsill is a plaque 4 inches high x 2 feet 6 inches wide which bears the inscription in Roman capitals.
Materials used
Brass plate
Inscription
youngest son of the Revd. Edward Shortt sometime vicar of this
parish. He served his country in South Africa as a volunteer in
the Imperial Light Horse, was mortally wounded in action at Ladysmith
and fell asleep in the faith on January 24 1900, aged 24 years. R.I.P.
Names
See above
English Heritage Listing
In Grade I Listed Building
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: P. Thirkell; Janet Brown
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Janet Brown; P. Thirkell
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Parish Notes
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