Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two light stained glass window depicting St Oswald, King and Martyr in full armour and drawn sword, embracing the Cross, beneath the Dove of Peace, and St George in full armour, with the slain dragon underfoot, and holding a lance flying the St George cross pennant, beneath the subject's regimental badge.
At the bottom of the left light is the badge of Macclesfield Grammar School, and under the right light is the badge of Uppingham School. The inscription runs across the bottom of the lights. In a trefoil above is a radiant Latin cross and the text In hoc signo vinces (In this sign shall you conquer)
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St James' Church
Street
Church Hill
Town
Arnside
District
South Lakeland
County
Cumbria
Country
England
Postcode
LA5 0ET
OS map ref
SD 45844 78774
Other Details
3rd window from the east, south aisle
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Captain G Heath Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
To the Glory of God, & in loving memory of Captain Geoffrey Heath,/ 1/7th Cheshire Regt. TF/ killed in Gallipoli, 10th August 1915, aged 31. Younger son of George Henry Heath, JP of/ Macclesfield and Brentfell Arnside, and Fanny Lavinia Josephine his wife.
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
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?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Rank, forename, surname, unit, manner, place, and date of death, age, relationship, parents' names and abodes
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
The Parochial Church Council
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
175549
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Shrigley and Hunt
What role did they have in the making?
Makers
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
13th September 1919
References
References
Westmorland Gazette 20th September 1919
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
12367
Memorial
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Memorial
Copyright Statement
Copyright Stuart Nicholson
Who is it credited to?
Stuart Nicholson
Who took or provided this image?
Stuart Nicholson
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
13659
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
arnside_heath_window.jpg
Media Image Height
1095
Media Image Width
1460
Media ID
194811
The window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The window
Copyright Statement
David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
09/05/2025
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
871
Media ID
194812
Uppingham School badge, and rh inscription
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Uppingham School badge, and rh inscription
Copyright Statement
David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
09/05/2025
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1052
Media Image Width
1280
Media ID
194813
Macclesfield School badge, and lh inscription
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Macclesfield School badge, and lh inscription
Copyright Statement
David Long
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
09/05/2025
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1077
Media Image Width
1280