Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Reredos 1914-18 St. Michael Hett
Reference
C104.02
Place
CROXDALE
Map ref
NZ 267370
Original Location
St.Michael's Church, Hett
Present Location
St. Bartholomew's Church, Croxdale.
Which war
1914-18
Memorial Description
Reredos, the main part of which is 61 inches high x 84 inches long, with raised centre top which encloses a crown raised in half relief and gilded. The three main panels feature copies of three paintings. Left is Dali’s picture of Christ on the cross above the world, Centre is Sutherland’s ‘Christ in Glory’ from Coventry Cathedral and right ‘Virgin of the Rocks’ by Leonardo da Vinci. Painted on the wood somewhere, and very faint, is the dedication.
Another small plaque records the details of the memorial.
Another small plaque records the details of the memorial.
Materials used
Light oak.
Inscription
On memorial:
In memory of the Great War 1914-1918.
To save the world from cruel oppression / (names) / who gave their lives. May they rest in peace and share his glory.
Small plaque:
This was the reredos from St. Michael at Hett, 1881-1976
In memory of the Great War 1914-1918.
To save the world from cruel oppression / (names) / who gave their lives. May they rest in peace and share his glory.
Small plaque:
This was the reredos from St. Michael at Hett, 1881-1976
Names
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Simon Raine; C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
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Plaque Reredos 1914-18 St. Michael Hett (C104.02)
CROXDALE St. Bartholomew’s Church
Some of the names are hidden by a brass plaque
On memorial:
In memory of the Great War 1914-1918.
To save the world from cruel oppression
Thomas Hall Wilkinson, Loyal North Lancs
John ?Wilson D.L.I.
Daniel O'Connell, West Riding Regt
who gave their lives
May they rest in peace and share his glory.
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Small plaque
This was the reredos from
St. Michael at Hett
(1881-1976)
NamesC104.02
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