Memorial Details
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Memorial
Stained Glass Window Knott Bros. 1915 and 1916 St. Andrew
Reference
H35.04
Place
HEDDON-ON-THE-WALL
Map ref
NZ 134668
Original Location
St. Andrew's Parish Church, Towne Gate. On south aisle.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
1932
Memorial Description
Stained glass window of two lights.
The left light depicts St. George, with his flag above him, and repeated in a shield at the top. Below this is a coat of arms in the shape of a shield of blue background with an ancient yellow boat at centre, anchors at three corners and the motto "Facta Non Verba" ("Deeds not words").
The right hand light depicts St. Joan of Arc, in a similar manner, but at the bottom of this light is the dedication, written in black lettering with yellow capitals to the names, using upper and lower case letters.
The left light depicts St. George, with his flag above him, and repeated in a shield at the top. Below this is a coat of arms in the shape of a shield of blue background with an ancient yellow boat at centre, anchors at three corners and the motto "Facta Non Verba" ("Deeds not words").
The right hand light depicts St. Joan of Arc, in a similar manner, but at the bottom of this light is the dedication, written in black lettering with yellow capitals to the names, using upper and lower case letters.
Inscription
of
Captain Henry Basil Knott
9th Northumberland Fusiliers
who fell on the Ypres Front
on the 7th of September 1915
Also of
Major James Leadbitter Knott, D.S.O.
who was killed in action while in command
of the 10th West Yorkshire Regiment
during the British Advance on the Somme
1st of July 1916.
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Sir James and Lady Knott
How money was raised
Sir James and Lady Knott
English Heritage Listing
In Grade I Listed Building
Notes
1. It is queried whether the coat of arms at the foot of the left hand light is that of Sir James Knott, who was a Baronet, and a shipping magnate.
2. James Leadbitter Knott –see Every Name a Story
Henry Basil Knott see Every Name a Story
Thomas Garbutt Knott see Every Name a Story
2. James Leadbitter Knott –see Every Name a Story
Henry Basil Knott see Every Name a Story
Thomas Garbutt Knott see Every Name a Story
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown; P. Thirkell; Tony Harding
A History of the Ancient Parish Church of St.Andrew, Heddon-on-the-Wall Published 1968
A History of the Ancient Parish Church of St.Andrew, Heddon-on-the-Wall Published 1968
Research acknowledgements
P. Thirkell; George and Janet Brown; Tony Harding
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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