Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
STAINED GLASS WINDOW OF FOUR MAIN LIGHTS. INSCRIPTION IN CENTRE. ST GEORGE AND ST MICHAEL DEPICTED IN CENTRAL LIGHT. FAR LEFT LIGHT DEPICTS BADGES OF KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS AND SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY. FAR RIGHT LIGHT DEPICTS BADGES OF WILTSHIRE REGIMENT AND SOMERSET YEOMANRY.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
ST MARYS CHURCH
Street
Church Lane
Town
Norton Sub Hamdon
District
South Somerset
County
Somerset
Country
England
Postcode
TA14 6SU
OS map ref
ST 47056 15968
Other Details
Window located on north side of the church opposite the south door
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St Marys Church Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Commemoration across the two centre lights: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY/ OF THE NORTON MEN WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918//
Above each set of names: Their name Liveth for evermore
Left Hand Light: (3 NAMES) Right Hand Light: (3 names)
War
How many names are listed in total?
7
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War (1914-1918)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
7
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Rank, Forenames, Surname, Unit,
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Church authorities / Parochial Church Council (PCC)
Components
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
War Memorials Online Reference number
238879
History
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
The Church is a Grade 1 listed building by Historic England - the full listing can be found at https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1253811?section=official-list-entry
References
References
https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/238879/
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Norton-sub-Hamdon Memorial Window
What is the image's caption?
Norton-sub-Hamdon Memorial Window
Copyright Statement
Sharky Ward
Who is it credited to?
Sharky Ward
Date Taken
23/06/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Sharky Ward
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1000
Media Image Width
564
Norton-sub-Hamdon Memorial Window
What is the image's caption?
Norton-sub-Hamdon Memorial Window
Copyright Statement
Sharky Ward
Who is it credited to?
Sharky Ward
Date Taken
23/04/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Sharky Ward
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
667
Media Image Width
1000
Media ID
31852
View of stained glass window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
View of Stained Glass Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mark Newton 7 November 2015
Who is it credited to?
Mark Newton 7 November 2015
Date Taken
07/11/2015
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Newton 7 November 2015
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
35990
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
25051_mark_newton__7_november_2015.jpeg
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
850
Norton-sub-Hamdon Memorial Window
What is the image's caption?
Norton-sub-Hamdon Memorial Window
Copyright Statement
Sharky Ward
Who is it credited to?
Sharky Ward
Date Taken
23/04/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Sharky Ward
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
667
Media Image Width
1000
Norton-sub-Hamdon Memorial Window
What is the image's caption?
Norton-sub-Hamdon Memorial Window
Copyright Statement
Sharky Ward
Who is it credited to?
Sharky Ward
Date Taken
23/04/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Sharky Ward
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
667
Media Image Width
1000