Photo: C. Sanders
Memorial
Stained Glass Window 1914-18 St. Mary
Reference
C103.05
Place
COXHOE
Map ref
NZ 320359
Original Location
St. Mary’s Church, Church Street
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled and dedicated 14th March 1920 by Bishop Moule, Bishop of Durham.
Memorial Description
Stained glass East window of five lights. In the central oculus is the Paschal Lamb surrounded by angels. Both lesser oculi contain St. Cuthbert’s cross. The outer lights have a gold cross surmounted by a wreath, with flowers below.
The central light depicts the Great Sacrifice, showing Christ on the cross with a wounded soldier at his feet, with the dedication below. In the lights on either side are (left) St. George of England and (right) St. Cuthbert of Durham.
Above are three oculi, also described as "rose windows". In the central oculus is the Paschal Lamb surrounded by angels. Both lesser oculi contain St. Cuthbert’s cross. The outer lights have a gold cross surmounted by a wreath, with flowers below.
Inscription
St. Mary Coxhoe.
To the Glory of God
In honour of the men
of Coxhoe who fought
and in memory of
those who fell in
Great War 1914-1919.
Names
None.
How money was raised
Public subscription. One of the oculi was paid for by Mrs. Oliver, Linden Villa, Coxhoe.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Mr. W.H. Bartlett of Mutrich
Notes
1. In his address, the Bishop spoke against the rise of spiritualism.
2. The oculi, also described as “rose windows”, were dedicated several months later on 29th August 1920 “in completion of the war memorial”. The service was carried out by Rev. R.E. Tolliday, Vicar of St. Cuthbert’s, Durham. The three windows were filled with stained glass to bring them into harmony with the rest of the window.
3. The Auckland Chronicle reports unveiling by Archdeacon Derry of Sedgefield.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders
Durham Chronicle 17/03/1920 reports unveiling.
Durham County Advertiser 19/03/1920 reports unveiling of window; 03/09/1920 reports unveiling of oculi
Northern Daily Mail 20/04/1920 reports proposal to fill in the oculi with stained glass.
Auckland Chronicle 01/04/1920 reports unveiling by Archdeacon Derry; 22/04/1920 reports proposals for the oculi
External web link
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall; Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale
Research In Progress
Coxhoe Local History Group have researched the names on their War Memorials
Contact via www.coxhoehistory.org
Stained Glass Window 1914-18 St. Mary (C103.05)
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