Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A three light stained glass east window showing a risen Christ in the centre light with three angels in each of the outer lights, featuring text from the Psalms in their halos. The ancient and modern defences of the Cinque Port in the base of the outer lights. A robed figure at prayer at the base of the centre light.
A dedication tablet is on the north wall.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Leonard's Church
Street
Oak Walk
Town
Hythe
District
Shepway
County
Kent
Country
England
Postcode
CT21 5DN
OS map ref
TR 16150 34910
Other Details
East window
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St. Leonard's Church - WW2 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Separate tablet:- THE EAST WINDOW IS DEDICATED / TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN THANKSGIVING FOR THE / DELIVERANCE OF OUR COUNTRY / FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THIS / CHURCH AND FOR THE SACRIFICES / MADE BY SO MANY IN THE WAR / 1938 - 1945 / THE PREVIOUS WINDOW IN MEMORY OF MARY BRIGGS WATKIN WHO DIED MARCH 8. ... / WAS DESTROYED BY ENEMY ACTION OCTOBER / 4. 1940

On the panes of the north light:- A WINDOW IN MEMORY OF // LIONEL LUKIN 1742 - 1834 // WAS DESTROYED HERE IN 1940

On the panes of the south light:- A WINDOW IN MEMORY OF // THOMAS QUESTED FINNIS 1845 // WAS DESTROYED HERE IN 1940


Across the base of all three lights:- WHO SO DWELLETH UNDER THE / DEFENCE OF THE MOST HIGH SHALL ABIDE / UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY // THOU SHALT NOT BE AFRAID / FOR ANY TERROR BY NIGHT NOR FOR / THE ARROW THAT FLIETH BY DAY
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
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
Dimensions
How wide is the component?
c7,000mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Tablet
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stone
Dimensions
How high is the component?
450mm
How wide is the component?
640mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
In 1940 a bomb dropped near the church and blew out all the glass in the windows of the east end of the church. The present glass was installed in 1951 to replace the former.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Wallace Wood
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
46594
East window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
East window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Susan Featherstone
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
18 July 2018
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
51096
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
67772_a_csusan_featherstone_2018_07_18.jpg
Media Image Height
3121
Media Image Width
2341
Media ID
46595
North light
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
North light
Copyright Statement
Copyright Susan Featherstone
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
27 September 2018
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
67233
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
67772_b_csusan_featherstone_2018_09_27.jpg
Media Image Height
3704
Media Image Width
3702
Media ID
46596
Centre light
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Centre light
Copyright Statement
Copyright Susan Featherstone
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
18 July 2018
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
51100
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
67772_c_csusan_featherstone_2018_07_18_0.jpg
Media Image Height
2720
Media Image Width
2035
Media ID
46597
South light
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
South light
Copyright Statement
Copyright Susan Featherstone
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
27 September 2018
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
67236
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
67772_d_csusan_featherstone_2018_09_27.jpg
Media Image Height
3541
Media Image Width
3543
Media ID
46598
Tablet
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Tablet
Copyright Statement
Copyright Susan Featherstone
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
27 September 2018
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
67237
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
67772_e_csusan_featherstone_2018_09_27.jpg
Media Image Height
2974
Media Image Width
3810
Media ID
61225
North light
Priority
5
What is the image's caption?
North light
Copyright Statement
Copyright Susan Featherstone
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
27 September 2018
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
67238
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
67772_f_csusan_featherstone_2018_09_27.jpg
Media Image Height
2800
Media Image Width
4284
Media ID
61226
South light
Priority
6
What is the image's caption?
South light
Copyright Statement
Copyright Susan Featherstone
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
27 September 2018
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
67239
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
67772_g_csusan_featherstone_2018_09_27.jpg
Media Image Height
1067
Media Image Width
1674