Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window of a single light showing a knight kneeling at Christ’s feet just before going into battle. In the top half he is being given the crown of life by Jesus. In the lower half he is depicted receiving his helmet and shield. The dedication is carried along the bottom.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Holy Trinity Church
Street
Front Street
Town
South Hetton
District
Easington
County
Durham
Country
England
Postcode
DH6 2UY
OS map ref
NZ 37801 45249
Other Details
north wall of nave
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

South Hetton Stained Glass Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Be thou faithful unto death and/I will give Thee a Crown of Life./To the glory of God and in grateful memory of the brave men
of South Hetton who made the great sacrifice for the/sake of their country 1914-1918, this window was erected by/Elizabeth Purdy, wife of the late George Purdy.
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
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?
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?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Mrs Elizabeth Purdy of Northrop House, South Hetton
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
17 Apr 1920
Who was present?
Bishop of Jarrow
References
References
Illustrated Chronicle 20/4/1920 reports unveiling
http://www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=8619