Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
THREE-LIGHT STAINED GLASS WINDOW
CENTRE LIGHT:
CROSS AT TOP OF WINDOW. IN CENTRE WINGED DAGGER OF SAS SET AGAINST GOLDEN RAYS. INSCRIPTION 'SPECIAL AIR SERVICE REGIMENT' BENEATH. AT FOOT OF WINDOW IS DEPICTED A HELICOPTER AND FACELESS SOLDIERS.
LEFT AND RIGHT HAND LIGHTS:
LIST OF BATTLE HONOURS OF SAS SURMOUNTED IN EACH WINDOW BY WING AND PARACHUTE BADGE OF SAS.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
3 images added.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building No
89
Building Name
St Martin's Church
Street
Ross Road
Town
Hereford
District
Hereford
County
Herefordshire
Country
England
Postcode
HR2 7 RJ
OS map ref
SO 50714 38752
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

SAS Window And Plaque Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
CENTRE LIGHT: 'SPECIAL/ AIR /SERVICE/ REGIMENT'
PLAQUE: (UNKNOWN)
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Regimental Memorials
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
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
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
public
Memorial Cost
What were the construction costs?
£27000
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
KING HUSSEIN OF JORDAN DONATED MONEY TOWARDS THE WINDOW
REF: 'HEREFORD TIMES' 11-FEB-1999
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
JOHN HOBBS
What role did they have in the making?
Artist
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
19th May 1983
Who was present?
Bishop of Hereford
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
131828
Memorial details
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Memorial details
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Reference
145867
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
32610_details.jpg
Media Image Height
461
Media Image Width
365
Media ID
131829
Plaque
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Plaque
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Reference
145868
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
32610_plaque.jpg
Media Image Height
600
Media Image Width
403
Media ID
131830
Memorial window
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Memorial window
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Reference
145870
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
32610_window.jpg
Media Image Height
608
Media Image Width
404