Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? A stained-glass window with five lights depicting Biblical scenes relating to the Israelites fighting the Amalekites, with Aaron and Hur Holding up the arms of Moses. It is dedicated to the soldiers who fell in the Crimean War. Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name St Mary's Centre Street St Mary's Hill Town Chester District Chester County Cheshire Country England Postcode CH1 2DW OS map ref SJ 40548 65845 If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England 23rd Regiment Royal Welch Fusiliers Crimea Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? DEDICATED TO THE MEN OF THE 23RD REGIMENT (ROYAL WELCH FUSILIERS) WHO FELL IN THE CRIMEAN WAR FROM THE VICTORY AT ALMA IN 1854 TO THE STORMING OF SEVASTOPOL IN 1855. (NOT EXACT WORDING) War How many names are listed in total? 0 Which war or group does the memorial commemorate? Crimean War (1853-1856) Is the total an exact count? No Of the names listed, how many served and returned? 0 Of the names listed, how many died? 0 Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial? CHESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL What is the memorial's maintenance history? DESCRIPTION IS IN GUIDE BOOK TO ST MARYS CENTRE. UNCLEAR FROM THIS WHAT REMAINS OF THIS WINDOW AND INSCRIPTION, ALTHOUGH IT DOES CLEARLY SAY THAT THE MIDDLE THREE LIGHTS WERE BLOWN OUT DURING WW2. Components Component Component Details Which memorial component are you recording? Window What condition is this component in? Good What materials has this component been constructed from? Stained Glass Listing Information Does it have listed status? No History Additional Notes Additional general notes on the memorial GRADE I LISTED Supervisor comments ST MARYS CENTRE - FORMER CHURCH OF ST MARY ON THE HILL PRESERVED BY CHESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AS A VENUE FOR EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY EVENTS Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial George Hedgeland What role did they have in the making? Makers Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Unveiled When did it take place? 1856 Who was present? UNKNOWN Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 162141 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Stained-glass window. Copyright Statement Peter Elliott Who is it credited to? Peter Elliott Date Taken 06/2023 Who took or provided this image? Peter Elliott What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Image Height 770 Media Image Width 845
Media ID 162141 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Stained-glass window. Copyright Statement Peter Elliott Who is it credited to? Peter Elliott Date Taken 06/2023 Who took or provided this image? Peter Elliott What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Image Height 770 Media Image Width 845