Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Church East-facing window of three tall stained glass lights with inscription across base. Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name St Edmund King & Martyr Church Street Auton Stile, Town Bearpark District Durham County Durham Country England Postcode DH7 7BJ OS map ref NZ 23923 43143 Other Details Church is adjacent to Wayside Court If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England St Edmund King & Martyr Window Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? TO THE MEMORY OF THE MEN WHO FELL IN THE TWO WORLD WARS 1914-1919 AND 1939-1945 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 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 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 Additional Notes Additional general notes on the memorial Central light was dedicated in 1921. Only Central light was completed in time for dedication, due to financial reasons. Dedication subsequently extended to fallen of World War Two. Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial J C Bewsey & Sons, London What role did they have in the making? Designer Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Unveiled When did it take place? 8 October 1921 Who was present? Driver R.JJ. Scott M.M., Ven. P.A. Derry, Archdeacon of Auckland Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? 8 October 1921 Who was present? Ven P.A. Derry, Archdeacon of Auckland